Power Rangers: Character Names And Descriptions Revealed
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New details on the lineup of characters set to appear in the upcoming Power Rangers movie have reportedly been revealed.
"Sources close to the movie" have supplied Collider with a full breakdown of the movie's characters, including their names and a detailed description of each. Based on the provided information, it looks like the film will draw heavily from the original series, using the names from 1993's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, though with some new character details for the five core Rangers.
The revealed character list includes Jason, Kimberly, Trini, Billy, and Zack. Full descriptions for all five can be found below.
Jason – 17 years old, the makings of someone or something great if he would just get out of his own way. Jason was a legend of this town—a freshman quarterback with the skills to take him all the way. People knew his name. Children wore his jersey. Until, one night Jason wrapped his car around a pole and busted out his knee. Everything Jason was going to become ended in an instant. And with it, he lost himself. When we meet him at the start of the film, he’s a kid in need of redemption. By the end, he’ll be leading this disparate group of teens to shed their individual baggage and find who they truly are.
Kimberly – 17 years old, unconventionally cool all in a way the popular girls wish they were. In fact, she was one of those girls, but isn’t anymore. Not since she’s returned to school after an absence of 6 months. Rumors are flying as to why; rumors she seems not to care about, because she’s come back with this new rebel-without-a-cause, edgy attitude. But the truth is, it’s all masking a deep secret that makes her feel profoundly vulnerable.
Trini – 17 years old, mysterious and extremely bright. Her parents constantly move for work, making Trini the perpetual new girl to any school. A loner who owns it, Trini is self-sufficient, contemplative, but always observant. All she wants is to find her gang of friends, but she’ll never admit it – least of all to herself.
Billy – 17 years old, slight and awkward. Billy is challenged in his abilities to communicate and interact socially. Whip-smart and sweet, but always odd. Sometimes in a fun way, sometimes not, Billy is a kid with no filter. Showing his emotions, understanding sarcasm, and dealing with his OCD is a constant challenge. Has never really had any friends and instantly gravitates towards Jason.
Zack – 17 years old, always the life of the party. Filled with bravado and swagger, Zack’s tough and cool on the exterior. A charming guy who’s never had trouble with the one-liner, nor lacked confidence around women. A great athlete that’s never wanted to play on any team but his own. Zack advertises everything about himself, except the truth, which is that he lives in a trailer park with his single mom, and because of it, feels deeply inferior to all his peers.
Notable by his absence in these descriptions is Tommy, the Green Ranger, a fan favorite character from the original series. Of course, Tommy didn't debut until the 17th episode of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, so could he be held for a sequel or perhaps be introduced late in the film?
Power Rangers is scheduled to hit theaters on January 13, 2017. Dean Israelite is set to direct, and aims to provide a "mature but still playful" adaptation of Saban's popular television show. Last we heard, Lionsgate is allegedly seeking unknown actors to comprise the movie's teenage cast.
"Sources close to the movie" have supplied Collider with a full breakdown of the movie's characters, including their names and a detailed description of each. Based on the provided information, it looks like the film will draw heavily from the original series, using the names from 1993's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, though with some new character details for the five core Rangers.
The revealed character list includes Jason, Kimberly, Trini, Billy, and Zack. Full descriptions for all five can be found below.
Jason – 17 years old, the makings of someone or something great if he would just get out of his own way. Jason was a legend of this town—a freshman quarterback with the skills to take him all the way. People knew his name. Children wore his jersey. Until, one night Jason wrapped his car around a pole and busted out his knee. Everything Jason was going to become ended in an instant. And with it, he lost himself. When we meet him at the start of the film, he’s a kid in need of redemption. By the end, he’ll be leading this disparate group of teens to shed their individual baggage and find who they truly are.
Kimberly – 17 years old, unconventionally cool all in a way the popular girls wish they were. In fact, she was one of those girls, but isn’t anymore. Not since she’s returned to school after an absence of 6 months. Rumors are flying as to why; rumors she seems not to care about, because she’s come back with this new rebel-without-a-cause, edgy attitude. But the truth is, it’s all masking a deep secret that makes her feel profoundly vulnerable.
Trini – 17 years old, mysterious and extremely bright. Her parents constantly move for work, making Trini the perpetual new girl to any school. A loner who owns it, Trini is self-sufficient, contemplative, but always observant. All she wants is to find her gang of friends, but she’ll never admit it – least of all to herself.
Billy – 17 years old, slight and awkward. Billy is challenged in his abilities to communicate and interact socially. Whip-smart and sweet, but always odd. Sometimes in a fun way, sometimes not, Billy is a kid with no filter. Showing his emotions, understanding sarcasm, and dealing with his OCD is a constant challenge. Has never really had any friends and instantly gravitates towards Jason.
Zack – 17 years old, always the life of the party. Filled with bravado and swagger, Zack’s tough and cool on the exterior. A charming guy who’s never had trouble with the one-liner, nor lacked confidence around women. A great athlete that’s never wanted to play on any team but his own. Zack advertises everything about himself, except the truth, which is that he lives in a trailer park with his single mom, and because of it, feels deeply inferior to all his peers.
Notable by his absence in these descriptions is Tommy, the Green Ranger, a fan favorite character from the original series. Of course, Tommy didn't debut until the 17th episode of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, so could he be held for a sequel or perhaps be introduced late in the film?
Power Rangers is scheduled to hit theaters on January 13, 2017. Dean Israelite is set to direct, and aims to provide a "mature but still playful" adaptation of Saban's popular television show. Last we heard, Lionsgate is allegedly seeking unknown actors to comprise the movie's teenage cast.
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so Zack is the only one that lives in a trailer park with a single parent? ok...
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black ppl dont live in trailer parks like that, so is Zack white in this iteration?
Would be hot if Jason was black -
So Trini is the lonely one, Billy has OCD, and Zack is a dude living in a trailer park.
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It won't be better than the short film
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It won't be better than the short film
THAT'S the kinda Power Ranger movie that needs to be made -
Instead Saban rather sue the dude instead if bringing him in as a writer/producer
Side note: y'all know saban payed them kids minimum wage and put them in one ? house? -
This ? gonna be corny as ? . My childhood stays getting ? on with these movies b. I'm fed up.
Matter fact it's ON SIGHT for Saban or anybody that love em. -
Director is ass too unless you think project almanac was good.
Imma send saban a message about it...
On a bullet. -
Wack. They should just give the rights back to Marvel.
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So Trini is a weirdo
Kim is a "edgy" hipster, Daria type.
Billy is Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory
Zack, typical cool black kid got a rough home life.
Jason, possible drug addict? -
I assumed Zack is black. They might try some ? ? to get back at us for Michael B. Jordan playing Johnny Storm
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lol sounds ass AF
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Zack sounds like Shawn from boy meets world
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January movies are rarely anything good. I have that feeling we'll be disappointed in this but I'll hope out a little hope
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well it can't be any worse than fantastic 4
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UnknownUser wrote: »Knowing Jason David Frank, he would still want to play Tommy or be in the movie somehow.
Can't blame him though, he's a fan favourite. -
UnknownUser wrote: »KingFreeman wrote: »This ? gonna be corny as ? . My childhood stays getting ? on with these movies b. I'm fed up.
Matter fact it's ON SIGHT for Saban or anybody that love em.
I see what you did there...
Uhhh... u mind filling me in sway. -
Lmao ..you know ppl been saying on sight for years right?
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? live in trailer parks everyday B.......wait.
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dead at "character names revealed"
it's the same ? characters from 20 years ago -
No Bulk and Skull character descriptions?
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UnknownUser wrote: »KingFreeman wrote: »UnknownUser wrote: »KingFreeman wrote: »This ? gonna be corny as ? . My childhood stays getting ? on with these movies b. I'm fed up.
Matter fact it's ON SIGHT for Saban or anybody that love em.
I see what you did there...
Uhhh... u mind filling me in sway.
LOL. There is a beef thread in Donkey, Jamel vs Eyeronic. Jamel wants an officiated fight in a ring. Eye wants a street fight where falls count anywhere. ON SIGHT is the term that Eye kept using in regards to the way he is going to deal with Jamel. Eye says he doesn't have enough discipline to fight in an officiated match because he dislikes Jamel that much.
I ain't thinking bout them ? mayne. -
UnknownUser wrote: »Knowing Jason David Frank, he would still want to play Tommy or be in the movie somehow.
May as well make that ? the new Zordon