Camila Mendes Looks Jacked on the ‘Masters of the Universe’ Set

Camila Mendes is giving fans a new look at her transformation for Masters of the Universe, and it is clear she put in a lot of work to prepare for the role.

The actress recently shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the set of the fantasy adventure film. Mendes is wearing a detailed white and gold outfit that reflects Teela’s status as one of Eternia’s most skilled warriors.

The costume includes dark leather straps around her waist and legs, along with a holster carrying a prop weapon. Combined with her long reddish-brown hair, the look closely matches the warrior aesthetic fans have come to expect from the character.

Mendes plays Teela, the Captain of the Royal Guard and one of the most important allies to Prince Adam, also known as He-Man. Teela has always been one of the franchise’s strongest and most capable characters, making the role both physically and emotionally demanding.

The actress recently opened up about the experience of joining such a major franchise and stepping into a character known for her strength. According to Mendes, one of her biggest concerns was making sure audiences connected with Teela beyond her physical abilities.

“Honestly, it was a bit daunting because I always worry whenever you’re playing a character that’s so outwardly strong that the audience is going to have trouble connecting to her,” Mendes explained.

She credited director Travis Knight for helping shape the character into someone who has both strength and vulnerability.

“Travis did such a beautiful job with his vision of the film and making Teela have a lot of heart,” Mendes said.

That emotional side of the character was one of the reasons she wanted the role. While Teela is known as a fierce warrior, Mendes believes there is much more going on beneath the surface. She described the character as someone who helps guide the people around her while also carrying her own emotional journey.

The physical preparation was another major part of the experience. Mendes spent months training and focusing on building muscle to handle the film’s action scenes and stunt work. The process pushed her further than any previous role had.

She said the training completely changed how she views fitness and strength.

“I love that, because I’m somebody who loves to work out. I love fitness, but I’ve never had such specific goals, especially the goal of gaining muscle and bulking up,” she said.

Mendes also spoke about common misconceptions surrounding weight training, particularly for women.

“I feel like women are sometimes so afraid of putting on muscle and weight training, because they think they’re going to get super big, but it’s actually one of the best feelings ever.”

Masters of the Universe features an impressive cast that includes Nicholas Galitzine, Alison Brie, Idris Elba, and Jared Leto. While fans are eager to see the film’s larger fantasy world, Mendes’ transformation into Teela has already become one of the most talked-about aspects of the production.

Based on the latest photos and training footage, it is clear that she fully committed to becoming the battle-ready warrior fans know from the classic franchise. The combination of physical preparation, stunt training, and character development appears to have helped Mendes bring a fresh version of Teela to the big screen.

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