Bryan Cranston Details Playing 'Zordon' In The POWER RANGERS Reboot
In his first interview since landing the part, six-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston shared a couple details on bringing Zordon to life in the upcoming Power Rangers movie! Check it out!
Last week, the internet rejoiced when news broke that Academy Award-nominee, Golden Globe winner, and six-time Primetime Emmy winner Bryan Cranston (Trumbo) had signed on to portray Zordon in Lionsgate's upcoming Power Rangers reboot. This move marks a return to the franchise for Cranston, who previously did voice over work for the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series back in 1993.
While chatting with Entertainment Tonight, on the press tour for his upcoming release The Infiltrator, Cranston took a minute to share his excitement for the part and revealed a few details on the role Zordon plays in the film and in the lives of the Rangers. First off, he confirmed that we'll actually see him or at least a version of him in the film as he'll provide motion capture for Zordon in addition to providing the voice:
"Yes, it's motion capture and it's a lot of CGI-work. The tenant of that storyline is that this a real person who is trapped in this etherworld and it becomes this in-the-wall so to speak of [the command center], He still has a heart and mind, but an agenda that he's got to get these five Power Rangers to defend the earth or else everyone they know will be killed. So, it's exciting."
Check out the video below to catch Cranston teasing his Zordon voice:
UPDATE: In a separate interview with Nuke The Fridge, Cranston explained why he decided to return to the franchise: "Yeah… I did voices. Dubbing voices for POWER RANGERS the series 35 years ago. But I can tell you… I would NOT have accepted the role if it was not for the script being so good. They have completely changed the tone. It is not the television series at all. It’s a fully realized updated reimagined approach to telling this SUPERHERO story. I haven’t done a superhero story and I was intrigued. I think this sounds interesting. Let’s try it!" Well, that's certainly great news. Could this film be one of next year's biggest surprises?
Here's BossLogic's mock-up of what Cranston could potentially look like as Zordon:
Saban's Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late.
Power Rangers will feature:
Director: Dean Israelite
Dacre Montgomery as Jason Lee Scott, the Red Ranger
Naomi Scott as Kimberly Hart, the Pink Ranger
Ludi Lin as Zack Taylor, the Black Ranger
RJ Cyler as Billy Cranston, the Blue Ranger
Becky Gomez as Trini Kwan, the Yellow Ranger
Elizabeth Banks as Rita Repulsa
Bryan Cranston as Zordon
David Denman as Sam Scott
Anjali Jay as Maddy Hart
Emily Maddison as Rebecca
Patrick Sabongui as Mr. Kwan
Lisa Berry as Candace Cranston
Caroline Cave as Beverly Scott
Kayden Magnuson as Pearl Scott
Sarah Grey as Amanda
The Power Rangers say it's morphin' time once again March 24, 2017
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