Power Rangers is making some moves on the casting front, and it looks like fresh faces will be making their mark on the iconic brand.
As Variety has learned, up-and-coming actors will be taking the role of the spandex-donning teens.
Sources revealed to the entertainment outlet the studio has begun looking at Daniel Zovatto of "It Follows", Ross Butler of "Chasing Life" and Brian "Sene" Marc are among those testing for Zack also known as the Black Ranger. K.J. Apa of "Shortland Street", Austin Butler of "The Shannara Chronicles" and Mitchell Hope of "The Descendants" are testing for Jason, the "heartthrob" Red Ranger. Naomi Scott from "The Martian" and another newbie, Stephanie Scott, are battling it out for the role of Kimberley, the Pink Ranger. Jeff Sneider of The Wrap advised via Twitter, Anna Sophia Robb is also vying for the role of Kimberly.
As for the villain, which is rumored to be humanoid sorceress Rita Repulsa, Lionsgate is reportedly looking to cast an A-lister. This seems to be a good move to draw in crowds since the fresh-faced cast can only do so much, especially for a fan base that is now in their late 20s and 30s. At this time, there is no confirmation of any celebs receiving an offer at this time.
The storyline written by Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz of "X-Men: First Class" will revolve around a group of very different teenagers who land super powers and band together to save the world along with the help of giant mechanical vehicles known as Zords. The teens do this while managing the woes of the average high-school kid.
Haim Saban, Brian Casentini and Allison Shearmur will produce the Dean Israelite directed reboot. The Power Rangers franchise first hit the big screen in 1995 as the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie" inspired by the 1993 children's television show of the same name. The reboot is slated to hit theaters Jan. 13, 2017 where it is expected to face-off for the top spot at the box office with Guy Ritchie's retelling of "King Arthur," according to Variety.
Lionsgate was contacted for comment, however they did not respond to Variety's request.