There is a huge craze among the fans about the new film of ‘Masters of the Universe’, and the biggest reason for this is Jared Leto becoming Skeletor. Leto is known for completely immersing himself in his characters, so expectations are high this time too. This time, director Travis Knight has described Skeletor as a living example of ‘toxic masculinity’, which sounds quite interesting. This means that the film will not just be action-packed, but will also show how hunger for power and suppressing one’s emotions turns one into a villain.
Toxic masculinity generally means being angry all the time, dominating others and hiding one’s weaknesses. All these things are encapsulated in the character of Skeletor. The special thing about Leto’s acting is that he will not only create a villain who can compete with He-Man, but he will also look inside the mind of that character and bring out his insecurities and fears. Travis Knight’s vision is clear that he does not just want to tell the clichéd story of good and evil, but wants to show how a person can become so evil.
If we look at Jared Leto’s past record, he gives his life for any role, whether it is changing physically or mentally living that character. This version of his will force the audience to think whether masculinity really means only being strong? In a series like ‘Masters of the Universe’, which has always been known for its heroes and their bravery, this new form of Skeletor will be a big message for the society.
Overall, this film will not be just for entertainment, but it will create a deep debate. Jared Leto’s Skeletor is going to leave a mark on the screen that will force us to change our traditional notions of strength and masculinity. This film can be counted among the most special films of Hollywood in the coming times.