Power Rangers Will Feature A Hero On The Autism Spectrum
Now that critics are allowed to share their reviews of the new Power Rangers movie, previously [...]
Now that critics are allowed to share their reviews of the new Power Rangers movie, previously unknown details about the film are finally coming to light.
It was revealed this week that Power Rangers will feature an openly-gay hero, portrayed by Becky G. According to a recent interview, it looks like the LGBT community isn't the only group the film will be giving a voice to.
RJ Cyler plays Billy, the Blue Ranger, and he opened up about his character's unique attributes in the movie. When speaking with Screenrant, Cyler revealed that Billy is on the Autism Spectrum.
"I just wanted to show a different, like, viewpoint of people that are seen as being on the spectrum, right? Or people diagnosed with Autism, 'cause it's like I feel like us being outsiders looking in and I take that, I cast my own stone when I say that, 'cause there's a lot that I didn't know before.
"I actually sat down and shut my mouth and actually just listened and you know, accepted every bit of information with no judgement… I knew that it was my job to show, you know, that people that are on the spectrum are just regular people, literally, just how we talk, how me and Becky [Becky G, Yellow Ranger] talk, they feel the same way, they have the same emotions, they wanna be loved, that want people to love, they want relationships they want, you know, connections, and it's just like I was really excited to be able to play that 'cause I know it means so much to so many people, 'cause all of us are affected by it… and it's something I feel like we needed to have in this movie to be honest."
Power Rangers hits theaters this weekend, and the reviews have been a mixed bag so far. Check out our review round-up to see what the critics are saying about the movie.
"Saban's Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late."
Power Rangers stars Bryan Cranston (Zordon), Elizabeth Banks (Rita Repulsa), Naomi Scott (Kimberly/Pink Ranger), David Denman (Sam Scott), Becky G. (Trini/Yellow Ranger), Sarah Grey (Amanda), RJ Cyler (Billy Cranston/Blue Ranger), Emily Maddison (Rebecca), Ludi Lin (Zack Taylor/Black Ranger), and Dacre Montgomery (Jason Lee Scott/Red Ranger).
Power Rangers is set to land in theaters on March 24, 2017.
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