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Melissa Benoist joins cast of Masters of the Universe: Revolution as Teela.

Mattel Masters of the Universe Teela

Mattel today announced that Melissa Benoist, known for her role in the hit CW show Supergirl, will be joining the voice cast of the upcoming He-Man adaptation, Masters of the Universe: Revolution. She will be playing the role of the heroine, Teela.

The cast of Revolution includes an all-star line-up, with Chris Wood as He-Man, Emmy nominee Mark Hamill as Skeletor, and William Shatner in a yet-to-be-announced role. This marks Benoist’s third collaboration with Kevin Smith, having previously worked together on Jay and Silent Bob Reboot and Clerks III.

Benoist’s role as Teela will be her second time working with her husband Chris Wood, who appeared in earlier seasons of Supergirl as Mon-El.

“I jumped at the opportunity to work alongside my friend, Kevin Smith, and join the Revolution family as another bold and fearless heroine. I look forward to sharing the next evolution of Teela’s story with fans.”

Set as the follow-up to 2021’s Revelation, Revolution finds Benoist joining the fray as Teela alongside He-Man and the rest of the Masters as they struggle to save Eternia from the tangles of darkness. This all-new story focuses on the classic He-Man vs. Skeletor rivalry in a way audiences have never seen before, with 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.

Fred Soulie, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Mattel Television, said,

“On the heels of our 40th anniversary, He-Man is more prevalent in pop culture than ever before, which is why we’re especially excited to bring the force that is Melissa Benoist into the fold. Melissa already exemplifies every aspect of Teela’s formidable personality, and we know that she will continue to showcase the same heart as she did in Supergirl, providing audiences with a new iteration of a classic character synonymous with strength and heroism.”

Masters of the Universe: Revolution is set to debut on Netflix in 2024 and is executive produced by Mattel’s Fred Soulie, Rob David, and Christopher Keenan, as well as Ted Biaselli and Kevin Smith.

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