'Power Rangers' 2017 movie release date, cast & plot: 'The Martian' actress Naomi Scott casted as Pink Ranger
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The "Power Rangers" movie reboot has filled in one slot of the uniformed team of superheroes. "The Martian" actress Naomi Scott has reportedly taken the role of the heartthrob 90's kid fondly know as Kimberly Hart.
The announcement was made through the "Power Rangers" movie official Instagram account.
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The film which was originally a '90s TV series will be directed by "Project Almanac" director Dean Israelite. The producer will be by the original series creator Haim Saban, while the script producers will be Allison Shearmur and head of development and production Brian Casentini, according to Hollywood Reporter. The scriptwriters will be Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz, who are known for their work in "X-Men: First Class."
In 1995, the TV series had a movie adaptation called "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie." It was followed by another one in 1997 called "Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie," Entertainment Weekly reports.
According to Variety, the movie is under Lionsgate and the studio is looking for young actors and actresses who will make the five color-coded superheroes. Naomi Scott, 22, who is an English actress and singer is the first of the five rangers to be announced by the studio. Her role as Pink Ranger was formerly played by gymnast Amy Jo Johnson, according to Daily Mail.
Scott can be seen in the movie "The Martian," where she played the supporting role of Ryoko. It is currently being shown in theaters. Movie Pilot reports that the English actress is certainly not a newbie in the film and acting industry.
The 22-year-old then moved to Disney Channel US to take part of the 2011 comedy part musical "Lemonade Mouth." There was a planned sequel but it ultimately ended up getting cancelled as well. She landed an acting gig in FOX, in a series called "Terra Nova" a time-traveling series which was also cancelled after one season. Scott also guest starred in the BBC series "By Any Means" and then got a role in the 2015 film "The Martian" which stars Matt Damon and another film called "The 33" a movie based on the miners who were trapped in Chile's San Jose Mine for two months.
In addition to acting, Scott is also a talented musician which was kick started after her stint in the Disney musical "Lemonade Mouth." She sang songs for the soundtrack and appeared in Bridgit Mendler's song "Hurricane." She also has her own EP called "Invisible Division" which can be found available.
"Power Rangers" will hit theaters on Jan. 13, 2017.
