Nicholas Galitzine Cast as Legendary Male Supermodel Hoyt Richards in Gus Van Sant Project

Nicholas Galitzine is set for his next major role.

Following the debut of his latest film Masters of the Universe, where he portrays the iconic comic book hero He-Man, the 31-year-old British actor has been tapped to embody trailblazing male supermodel Hoyt Richards in an upcoming project helmed by acclaimed director Gus Van Sant. Variety confirmed the casting on Tuesday, June 9.

Details surrounding the film's narrative remain under lock and key at this stage.

Richards, now 64, stands as a pioneering figure in the male modeling world, achieving global prominence during the 1980s. His modeling career took him across continents as he worked with prestigious fashion brands such as Versace, Ralph Lauren, and Burberry.

The supermodel's life story has recently become the subject of an HBO documentary series titled Bring Me the Beauties, a three-part examination of how Richards became involved with and financially supported Eternal Values, a doomsday cult controlled by Friedrich von Mierers that targeted young men in the modeling industry. The series is currently available for streaming on HBO Max.

In recent remarks, Galitzine opened up about the rigorous physical training regimen and dietary discipline required to prepare for his He-Man role.