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Masters of the Universe Star Praises Jersey's Arts Scene
7 Jun
Summary
- Jersey-born actor James Wilkinson stars as Mekaneck in the new Masters of the Universe film.
- Wilkinson credits Jersey's arts culture for providing a vital creative space for young people.
- He underwent an intense audition involving parkour and fight choreography for the role.
James Wilkinson, a Jersey-born actor, stars as Mekaneck in the recently released Masters of the Universe film. He publicly praised the island of Jersey for its robust arts culture, which he believes offers young people an essential creative environment. Wilkinson noted that growing up in Jersey provided him with the opportunities to develop his acting talents.
He described Jersey as having a "great infrastructure" that nurtures artistic pursuits, stressing the significance of creative spaces for children to freely express themselves. Wilkinson's early engagement in school plays, Eisteddfod, and musical theatre at local venues like the Jersey Arts Centre and Opera House laid his foundation.
The actor underwent a rigorous two-hour audition, which included parkour, wire work, and fight choreography, to secure his role in the film. Wilkinson acknowledged this as the most significant project in his career to date, expressing a sense of disbelief about his involvement.
The Masters of the Universe reboot features a star-studded cast including Idris Elba, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, and Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man. Wilkinson anticipates a positive reception from audiences for the film.
