Not one, not two, but six brand new details about the development of the "Power Rangers" movie are out in the bag. People familiar with the matter, who have spoken with Collider on condition of anonymity, revealed that the live-action film will not be a remake or reboot of the 1995 film, the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie." Neither will it be rehashing plots nor storylines of the past "Power Rangers" movie.
According to sources, the new "Power Rangers" movie will pick up from the events of the current TV show, the "Power Rangers Dino Charge." The movie, reportedly filming in Vancouver between January and April of 2016, will open with an epic combat scene.
What's more is that Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd will not be alone in antagonizing the Power Rangers. Scorpina will be back, according to the insiders. She brings with her a new platoon that will be pitted against the Megazords in the huge opening combat scene.
The casting meanwhile is also getting complete day by day. Already, an actress has been chosen to play the part of Pink Ranger. As cited by The Hollywood Reporter, young actress Naomi Scott will wear the pink suit.
Other sources have also revealed to Variety that other young talents have been called in for a look-test. Among those who have been tested to play Zack are Daniel Zovatto, Ross Butler and Brian Marc. Those who were tested for Jason were KJ Apa, Austin Butler and Mitchell Hope.
While fresh faces are being sought out to be casted as the Power Rangers, established artists were being tapped to play the part of the antagonists, sources told Variety.
The film, which will be written by Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz, was first announced in May of 2014. The official announcement was made by Lionsgate Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer and Haim Saban of Saban Brands, the original creator of Power Rangers. At the time, Feltheimer the live action feature film slated for 2017 release will re-envision the Power Rangers as high school students who are gifted with unique and cool super powers. They have to harness and nurture the powers together as a team in order to save the world.
"The Power Rangers stories and characters have been embraced by generations of audiences for more than 20 years, and today they are more powerful than ever. We have the ideal partner and the perfect brand with which to create a motion picture event that will resonate with moviegoers around the world for years to come," Feltheimer said in the announcement.
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