Yes, the "Cyborg" of the title was originally conceived as a He-Man sequel. The plan was simple: recycle the same post-apocalyptic aesthetic, bring back Lundgren, and build a bigger universe. Production designer Douglas J. Leonard had already begun constructing lavish sets. Costumes were being sewn. Scripts were being written.
Cyborg was never actually supposed to exist. In 1987, Cannon Films was facing financial collapse. They had spent millions on pre-production for and a live-action Spider-Man movie, but lost the licenses after failing to pay fees.
was never intended to exist. Cannon Films had simultaneously prepared to shoot a sequel to Masters of the Universe and a live-action Spider-Man
: Director Albert Pyun originally wanted to release the film in black and white to give it a "Norwegian film feeling".
Then, the music stopped.
