As early as the casting announcements and first photos of the character in costume, it should have been apparent that this isn’t going your usual Power Rangers story, but a recent report has revealed just how different it’s going to be from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series – as well as revealing the presence of some returning faces.
A recent report from The Wrap (with obvious POTENTIAL SPOILERS) has revealed some interesting tidbits for the 2017 reboot, including confirmation of a long rumored fan theory. This theory is the notion that Elizabeth Banks’ Rita Repulsa is in fact a rogue Green Ranger from 65 Million Years ago. This rumor came about when fans speculated that the character possessed a Green Power Coin.
The site also confirmed the appearance of Repulsa’s long serving Lieutenant, Goldar, likely set to cause mayhem for the titular ‘Teenagers with Attitude’. The site adds:
‘Goldar’s molecular essence is scattered around the globe after he was vaporized into a cloud of microscopic gold particles in the opening action sequence on Ancient Earth. Rita Repulsa collects gold to resurrect Goldar… and the Rangers have just 71 hours to stop her.’
Another aspect from the original show confirmed to return is the troublesome ‘Putty Patrol’, this time being utilised by the villainess in order to steal gold from a Russian bank in a new attempt to recreate Goldar’s. It’s here that they run into the titular ‘Teenagers with Attitude’ and presumably take sit of a beating, much like the original show. The reason for Goldars return is that he is the only entity able to retrieve the Zeo Crystal which Repulsa intend to give to Lord Zed. The site reveals:
‘The Zeo Crystal is an artifact that channels the Morphing Grid — a dimension that weaves through all things and what gives the “Power Rangers” their power. The crystal was hidden on Earth to keep it out of the hands of those who would use it as a weapon. The Zeo Crystal is protected by a force field. Anything that comes in contact with it is vaporized. Goldar was created with a single purpose — to penetrate the force field and steal the crystal. Rita Repulsa has been trying to deliver the Zeo Crystal to her master, Lord Zedd, for a long time. It would make quite a statement, as he burned half his face off trying to steal it himself.’
The site also adds that Zordon, set to be portrayed by Bryan Cranston will be the original Red Ranger from millions of years ago.
Power Rangers is set to hit theaters March 24th, 2017.
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Source: The Wrap