As the cast for the upcoming Power Rangers movie fills up, the role of Zordon has finally been named. Bryan Cranston will be your floating head/Power Rangers communicator!
The mighty #Zordon has officially been cast! Please welcome #BryanCranston to the #PowerRangersMovie. pic.twitter.com/MbJDR7PnfI
— Power Rangers (@ThePowerRangers) June 21, 2016
Cranston, primarily known for his role as Walter White in Breaking Bad, has a pretty iconic face and voice at this point. While he has played many great characters over his long acting career, it’s easy to picture him in the Zordon role.
Excited to play #Zordon in the #PowerRangersMovie! T or F: #BlueRanger Billy Cranston was named after what actor? https://t.co/d3ltjpcDKb
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) June 21, 2016
The new movie, due to be released in March of 2017, is currently in the middle of filming. While Zordon may not be a massive part of the movie (after all, he is just a floating head), his arch nemesis Rita (to be played by Elizabeth Banks) is sure to be front and centre.
It’s unclear at this point if Cranston has signed on for more than one film. Lionsgate has planned out seven Power Rangers movies over the next 10 years or so, so it’s possible we’ll be seeing more of him.
In other Power Rangers news (via Twitter), a new teaser poster for the film has been revealed. It’s a moody feel compared to the campy-90’s vibe from the series, check it out!
