TL;DR
- Nicholas Galitzine critiques looksmaxxing as comical.
- He challenges traditional gender norms and binaries.
- Galitzine promotes emotional expression in men.
- His role in Masters of the Universe explores masculinity.
- The film aims to inspire young men.
In a world where social media dictates beauty standards, Nicholas Galitzine, the star of the highly anticipated Masters of the Universe, is throwing shade at the absurdity of looksmaxxing. This muscular hunk, who is set to take on the iconic role of He-Man, recently opened up in an interview with Men’s Health, and let’s just say he’s not holding back.
Galitzine, who has been bulking up for his role, finds the obsession with maximizing looks a bit ridiculous. “I find this looksmaxxing to be a little bit comical,” he stated. “It’s very lacking in self-awareness at times, and there’s humor in it, but we’ve always done something of that iteration. Makeup is as old as time, and I suppose you could say that’s looksmaxxing in some ways. But where it’s going seems completely out of control.” Talk about a hot take!
As he prepares to embody a character that represents the peak of masculinity—think broad shoulders and massive muscles—Galitzine is also keen on critiquing the rigid gender binary that society clings to. “These concepts of masculinity and femininity seem rudimentary. How something as complex as humanity can be so binary is almost laughable,” he quipped. Can we get an amen?
In his view, the portrayal of hyper-masculine men on screen should not just be about flexing muscles but also about expressing emotions. “For me, it’s not really a conversation that needs to be had; it’s just a reality. We are many, many things, and we should embrace those many, many things,” he said passionately. Galitzine hopes that his character will inspire young men to break free from the chains of toxic masculinity and embrace their feelings.
With Masters of the Universe hitting theaters, it seems Galitzine is not just flexing his biceps but also flexing his brain, challenging outdated norms and encouraging a more nuanced understanding of masculinity. So, while some may be busy trying to look like the perfect Instagram model, Galitzine is here to remind us that being real is the ultimate glow-up.
Catch him on the big screen and prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about masculinity!