Power Rangers Movie Begins Casting

Lionsgate has finally begun the casting for the lead roles for their next big-screen project the Power Rangers.

The studio is actually looking for “a big name” to play the role of the antagonist as they target Brian ‘Sene’ Marc, Daniel Zovatto and Ross Butler for the role of Zack (the Black Ranger), K.J. Apa, Mitchell Hope and Austin Butler would compete to be the Jason (Red Ranger) while some unknown young actors would have to fill in for the roles of Billy (Blue Ranger) and Trini (Yellow Ranger). We also hear that Terra Nova‘s Naomi Scott and newcomer Stephanie Scott are vying for the role of Kimberly (the Pink Ranger).

Dean Isrealite will direct Power Rangers from a script by Thor scribes Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz as the film is expected to be out January 13, 2017.