Written by Two months after Mattel revealed that Supergirl actress Melissa Benoist had replaced Sarah Michelle Gellar as Teela in the upcoming Revelation sequel ”Masters of the Universe: Revolution” on International Women’s Day, Mattel has made a new holiday announcement again, this time on Mother’s Day!
Actress Meg Foster, who played the role of Evil-Lyn in the 1987 classic film “Masters of the Universe” will return to Eternia again in the upcoming 2024 Netflix animated series “Masters of the Universe: Revolution” as… you guessed it… Motherboard!
In the Mattel’s official social media announcement, Motherboard is described as an “ancient sorceress of technology.”
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Now if you didn’t also notice, “Masters of the Universe Revolution” has received a new technologically fused logo in a very cool schematic design.
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Happy Holidays indeed! Now we can’t wait to see what is announced for “Masters of the Universe: Revolution” on Father’s day!
UPDATE: WE NOW HAVE MATTEL’S OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:
Mattel has announced that Meg Foster, known to fans for her role as Evil-Lyn in the 1987 cult classic live-action Masters of the Universe film, will return to Eternia in its continuation of Kevin Smith’s Emmy nominated animated He-Man adaptation, Masters of the Universe: Revolution – set to hit Netflix in 2024. Foster joins the voice cast as Motherboard, an ancient sorceress of technology in the fight for the soul of Eternia.
In the series, Motherboard, a formidable force against the Masters, plunges Eternia into imminent darkness. Acting as Hordak’s liaison on Eternia, Motherboard is a powerful sentient artificial intelligence that uses her nanovirus powers to manipulate Skeletor and the people of Eternia as she aims to ensnare the planet, and Grayskull, as a prize for Hordak.
“My part in Masters of the Universe more than 35 years ago remains one of my most cherished roles,” said Foster. “I am both thrilled and honored to come back into the fold to embody a brilliant, all-new villainous character that adds color to the vibrant storytelling that Kevin Smith and Mattel have brought to life for fans around the world.”
Set as the follow-up to 2021’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Masters of the Universe: Revolution is an all-new story that takes the classic He-Man vs. Skeletor rivalry to places audiences have never before experienced. It’s technology up against magic as He-Man and the heroic warriors face the forces of Skeletor and a deadly threat to the planet in the next epic chapter in the battle for Eternia.
Foster joins Revolution’s all-star cast, which includes Chris Wood as He-Man, Melissa Benoist as Teela, Emmy nominee Mark Hamill as Skeletor, and William Shatner in a still-to-be-announced role.
“It’s not often that original and beloved actors return to their legacy franchises, so we are excited for the opportunity to welcome Meg Foster back to Eternia,” said Fred Soulie, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Mattel Television. “Her presence in the original live-action film left an undeniable impact on fans, so much so that it cemented the film in the pop culture zeitgeist for over 30 years, causing her formidable work as Evil-Lyn to set the stage for Meg to enrapture audiences once again, now as the villainous Motherboard.”
Foster is represented by Chris Roe Management. Masters of the Universe: Revolution is set to debut on Netflix in 2024 and is executive produced by Soulie, Rob David, and Christopher Keenan, as well as Ted Biaselli and Smith. Animation is being produced by Powerhouse Animation.
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This is inspired casting. If they announce Frank Langella as Hordak next then Revolution will have my undying loyalty.
Nice. Old school… I dig it.
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This is extremely cool! I love that they did a Mothers Day announcement. Makes it feel like a treat for moms who like MOTU 😊
I wonder if we’ll get a chance to see Skeletor and HeMan work together to defeat Motherboard. Maybe it’s my soft spot for Skeletor but it makes me feel a little sad seeing him be treated like a slave-bot!
@heathershalla The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I would be up for some of that.
This news in general is really awesome. This role with Evil-Lyn is going to make Meg a Motu legend if she isn’t considered that already.
We did see Skeletor and Prince Adam work together already in Revelation against Dark-Lyn so I am not certain they would go there again? But I always liked when the heroic warriors and evil warriors had to put aside their differences and fight a common enemy. My favorite Filmation “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" episode ‘Evilseed’ featured that and I just love it.🙂
It will definitely seal the deal! 😃
THIS REALLY HYPES ME!!! I loved her role in the 1987 movie, so I’m very excited to see her voice Motherboard!!
This is so awesome, can’t wait. As Evil-Lyn she was perfect, her amazing eyes were menacing and seductive at the same time, like a colorful snake, beautiful but deadly. Although we won’t see her eyes in the cartoon, I’m sure she will bring the same feeling to Motherboard.
I can close my eyes and visualize Meg’s voice coming from Motherboard and it feels so perfect. 🙂
I remember watching the movie in the theater in 87 and Her eyes absolutely terrifying me as a child lol. It is still such a vivid and amazing memory and I can’t wait to hear her voice Motherboard.
The awesome news keeps on coming. Wonder what Motherboard’s relationship with Hordak is like?
@costume-n00b Would this be weird? Maybe she is Hordak’s actual mother.
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