Jared Leto’s Skeletor Voice Is Not Inspired by Tom Hardy’s Bane, Masters of the Universe Director Says
When the first trailer for the upcoming Masters of the Universe film dropped, viewers were quick to notice Jared Leto’s distinctive take on the villain Skeletor’s voice. Many internet users immediately drew comparisons to Tom Hardy’s Bane voice from The Dark Knight Rises, with fans speculating that Leto was deliberately channeling or paying homage to Hardy’s iconic Batman villain performance.
However, director Travis Knight has dismissed these claims, clarifying that Leto’s Skeletor voice is not inspired by or an homage to Hardy’s Bane. The director’s statement aims to set the record straight regarding the creative choices behind the character’s vocal performance in the live-action adaptation.
The Masters of the Universe franchise, which originated from He-Man toy lines and has expanded into numerous films, television series, and games over the decades, continues to generate significant fan interest and speculation. The casting of Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto as the primary antagonist Skeletor represents a high-profile choice for the film, and fan reactions to his performance choices—particularly the voice work—have been part of broader discussion about the adaptation.