«Masters of the Universe» director Travis Knight said the iconic cartoon villain Skeletor is the «embodiment of toxic masculinity» during an interview with Empire on Friday.
«Masters of the Universe» reboot director Travis Knight described Skeletor, the classic cartoon villain and nemesis of He-Man, as the «embodiment of toxic masculinity.»
During a Friday interview with Empire, Knight explained how he worked with actor Jared Leto, who plays Skeletor in the film, to craft their own iteration of the villain.
«Jared approached us, because he loves Skeletor and has his own history with the character. He wanted to swing for the fences. And ultimately we landed on something that I’m really happy with», he told Empire. «Skeletor’s kind of the embodiment of toxic masculinity.»
Skeletor was first introduced as part of Mattel’s «He-Man» and «Masters of the Universe» toy line in the early ‘80s and quickly became one of the decade’s most iconic cartoon villains.
The first iterations of the ghastly villain were recognized by his signature golden skull, purple garb and his high-pitched, maniacal laughter.
