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There is something about playing villains in superhero films that Jared Leto botches every time he is a part of them. While his Joker inSuicide Squadwas forgettable at best, his Morbius is still one of the most popular memes on the Internet. The actor is rumored to have been offered the role of Skeletor in Amazon’s upcomingMasters of the Universefilm.
Fans are naturally not happy with the alleged casting as Leto’s track record has been terrible so far. Despite winning an Oscar forDallas Buyer’s Club, franchise films do not seem to be his cup of tea. However, fans seem to be campaigning forThe Lord of the Rings’ Aragorn, Viggo Mortensen to be cast as Skeletor in the film.
Jared Leto’s Rumored Casting For Skeletor In Amazon’sMasters of the UniverseDraws Fan Backlash
Jared Letomay not be a bad actor. He has given solid performances in films likeRequiem for a Dream, Mr. Nobody,andDallas Buyer’s Club, the latter of which won him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar. However, when it comes to blockbuster films, his choices always seem to be controversial.
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Industry insiderJeff Sneiderrecently reported that Leto had been offered the role of Skeletor in Amazon-MGM’s upcomingHe-ManfilmMasters of the Universe. Starring Nicholas Galitzine as the titular hero and Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, the film is set to be directed byBumblebee’s Travis Knight (viaDeadline).
After the disastrousSuicide SquadandMorbius, fans are not too happy with the alleged casting of Leto. Many have already complained about Galitzine’s casting as He-Man and how he does not look the part. However, Leto’s inclusion might be its most controversial decision.
Who keeps offering Jared Leto roles
So they don’t want anyone to watch it?
For I have become Jered Leto, Destroyer of Movies.
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It’s going to be a bad movie isn’t?
While Leto brings his signature gothic vibe to the role of Skeletor, fans may have just lost their faith in the actor/singer.
Lord of the Rings’s Viggo Mortensen Gets Fan Approval For Skeletor
While Jared Leto loses out on fans’ excitement for Skeletor, the makers of the upcomingMasters of the Universefilms can refer to a recent poll onIMDbfor some of the best contenders for the role. Apart from actors like Andy Serkis and Willem Dafoe, who have received considerable votes, Viggo Mortensen seems to be heading the pack.
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Best known for his role as Aragorn in Peter Jackson’sThe Lord of the Rings,Viggo Mortensenhas since played many iconic roles and has proved himself to be a formidable actor. The actor has been nominated thrice for the Oscars, most recently for his role as Tony Lip in the Best Picture-winningGreen Book.
Mortensen could bring some actual menace to the role of Skeletor and has a well-built appearance that befits the towering personality of the biggest antagonist in Eternia. Though Alison Brie’s Evil-Lyn seems to be the primary antagonist in the film, Skeletor has the capacity to be the franchise’s Thanos and Mortensen can bring that strength.
The Lord of the Ringstrilogy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
