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‘Power Rangers’ Movie 2017 Update: Villainess Rita Repulsa Gets New Look

Power Rangers Movie 2017

(Photo : Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for Saban Brands) The iconic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers strike a pose at San Diego Comic-Con International on July 26, 2014 in San Diego, CA.

The highly-popular villainess of "Power Rangers," Rita Repulsa, will be getting a new look in the 2017 reboot of the movie, the latest update revealed.

According to People, the iconic antagonist in the live action children's film, will don a modern appearance.

Elizabeth Banks, the actress who will portray the role, told the news outlet that she is excited to take on the new challenge that spells "world domination - and being unpredictable as a character."

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She also stated that the new costume is "definitely a modern and edgy re-imagining of the original Rita Repulsa."

"We wanted to give her a backstory that connects her to the new Rangers," she said about her role in the 2017 reboot of the "Power Rangers" movie.

It can be noted that in a photo promoting the upcoming film, the 42-year-old actress was seen in a green garb that was described as reptilian-like, with matching green hair and gold talons to achieve a stance full of fierce.

The actress relayed that prior to getting the role for the upcoming version of the "Power Rangers" movie, his brother was able to introduce it to her.

"It might be his favorite show of all time," she joked.

The new project was based on the '90s television show which featured five courageous and strong teens namely Blue, Yellow, Black, Pink and Red Rangers who were trying to save the world from Repulsa.

The 2017 "Power Rangers" movie also star Dacre Montgomery ( Red Ranger), RJ Cyler (Blue Ranger), Naomi Scott (Pink Ranger), Becky G (Yellow Ranger) and Ludi Lin (Black Ranger).

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