The POWER RANGERS Movie Will Reportedly Focus On Brand New Characters

The POWER RANGERS Movie Will Reportedly Focus On Brand New Characters

The general consensus was that Lionsgate's Power Rangers movie would feature rebooted versions of the original Mighty Morphin' characters. However, a new report suggests that's not the case

By Minty - Oct 28, 2015 06:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Power Rangers
Source: Collider

Image Credit: Gourmandhast

Last week, four of five leads were cast in Lionsgate's upcoming big screen adaptation of Power RangersDacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, Ludi Lin and RJ Cyler will play the Red, Pink, Black and Blue Rangers respectively, and while we still don't know who'll play the Yellow Ranger, those castings already started to raise a few questions - as their characters' names were never confirmed.

Early rumors claimed the studio would be drawing from Mighty Morphin' series - re-casting the original five characters. However, a new report from Collider has ammended this, confirming that the incoming young stars will be playing five brand new characters. 
Fans will recognize the zords and colors from the original series remain consistent. It's currently unclear if these new characters will resemble their predecessors in personality. They are as follows:

'Callum Oliver' – The Red Ranger/Tyrannosaurus | 'Priya Patel' – The Pink Ranger/Pterodactyl | 'Brian Olson' – The Blue Ranger/Triceratops | 'Oscar Fernandez' – The Black Ranger/Mastodon | 'Teyana Jones' – The Yellow Ranger/Sabre-tooth Tiger



The site claim these changes likely came with some recent script updates. Originally written by Ashley Miller & Zack Stentz (X-Men: First Class), it's believed series co-creator Haim Saban has since made a few "tweaks" with director Dean Israelite. In fact, he's so proud of his work, he's even attached his name to the movie's official title, which is now (*groan*) Saban's Power Rangers.

The movie's budget is apparently on the low side - around the $35 million mark. Given they've cast relative unknowns so far (excluding Cyler), this shouldn't come as much of a surprise, although it'll be interesting to see how ambitious they'll be with the CGI-heavy action sequences.

Power Rangers hits theatres January 13, 2017.

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JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 10/28/2015, 6:09 PM
Is there a large following for this on this site as in members who are dying to see this? Just curious........
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 10/28/2015, 6:09 PM
I guess this is good. I would've recasted the original roles ala Abram's 2009 Star Trek.
superdood
superdood - 10/28/2015, 6:10 PM
does this even really matter?
Minty
Minty - 10/28/2015, 6:12 PM
Here's a look at the first poster:

Minty
Minty - 10/28/2015, 6:14 PM
The last Power Rangers article I did got around 10,000 hits so I guess so?

Movie looks like a walking flop, but it's got some nostalgia value for me.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 10/28/2015, 6:16 PM
If I could actually see the direction or tone they're going for it would be nice.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 10/28/2015, 6:16 PM
This movie could be a flop depending on how they approach it. As I said before, I think the 2009 Abram's Trek would be a good inspiration.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 10/28/2015, 6:17 PM
@typicalfanboy Yeah there would be a huge outrage. But then again, Chitwel Ejifor played an Indian character in the Martian.
Nickk
Nickk - 10/28/2015, 6:19 PM
@JoeMomma29 thats the same thing i say when i see you guys get excited about gotham and Aos Garbage LOL

anyway i think it makes sense i mean im not saying black people would name there son billy but i think it wouldn't sound right
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 10/28/2015, 6:21 PM
@Nickk

LOL! I was actually being serious if people on this site are really into this? As far as Gotham it is killing it!!!!!!!

And did you see the ratings from last night........?
DallasAvenger
DallasAvenger - 10/28/2015, 6:24 PM
That's pathetic. Did they not see the success of Jurassic World? 90's nostalgia is at it's height right now, and they should take full advantage of it. Just giving away money.
Minty
Minty - 10/28/2015, 6:30 PM
@SebsCso54



@DrDoom

DallasAvenger
DallasAvenger - 10/28/2015, 6:36 PM
Considering inflation that doesn't sound like much larger of a budget than the first Power Rangers movie would have had.
Minty
Minty - 10/28/2015, 6:39 PM
Well at least Dexter's trying to stay on topic.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 10/28/2015, 6:43 PM
Will the new characters suck as much as the old ones?
DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 10/28/2015, 6:49 PM
Good
GoogleWasMyIdea
GoogleWasMyIdea - 10/28/2015, 6:51 PM
Holy shit, Dex is here too? NOW IT'S A PARTY! /s
SpiderFanMan
SpiderFanMan - 10/28/2015, 7:00 PM
Callum Oliver? Can't be a coincidence he has the same last name as Tommy...
yonny616
yonny616 - 10/28/2015, 7:14 PM
@TypicalFanboy @Minty Umm... you do know there are hispanics who look asian right? They usually get the nickname "Chino" because of it.
EricBorder
EricBorder - 10/28/2015, 7:25 PM
I'm surprised this didn't come out yet

EricBorder
EricBorder - 10/28/2015, 7:25 PM
I really know nothing about Power Rangers though
SuperCat
SuperCat - 10/28/2015, 7:41 PM
LOL @dio

I'm sure they will!
Blackstones
Blackstones - 10/28/2015, 7:48 PM
wait didn't they cast an asian guy as the black ranger how has his ethnicity changed all of a sudden?
thewolfx
thewolfx - 10/28/2015, 8:27 PM
Saban you are a idiot

As if most pr fans dont know whos behind the show..



Not only that you assholes arent doing what got your fanbase so excited in the first place

Which is a reboot of the best version of power rangers .

Now its gonna be some new assholes continuing the bs pr you got going on now



[frick] you saban
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