Alison Brie Was “Really Excited” To Play Femme Fatale Supervillain Evil-Lyn In ‘Masters of the Universe’: “Unlike Anything I’ve Ever Really Done”
Why it matters: This highlights evolving villain portrayals and ongoing industry typecasting issues.
- Alison Brie is "really excited" to portray the femme fatale supervillain Evil-Lyn in 'Masters of the Universe', noting it's "unlike anything I’ve ever really done".
- Brie's new role as Evil-Lyn premieres June 5 in theaters, marking her latest foray into playing an onscreen antagonist.
- Antonio Banderas (per Deadline) was reportedly told he could only play "bad guys" due to his ethnicity, adding a nuanced perspective on how actors are cast in villainous roles.
Alison Brie expresses excitement for her role as supervillain Evil-Lyn in the upcoming 'Masters of the Universe' live-action film, highlighting it as a departure from her previous work. This casting choice comes amidst broader industry discussions, exemplified by Antonio Banderas's experience, regarding the prevalence of actors being typecast into 'bad guy' roles based on their ethnicity.
