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“Power Rangers” writer says casting Black and Asian actors as Black Ranger and Yellow Ranger was 'such a mistake'

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the key creative minds behind Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is owning up to a pair of casting choices widely decried as ...
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'Power Rangers' Writer Says Racial Casting Was a "Mistake"

If you grew up with the first iteration of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, one of the elephants in the room as you got older was the casting of the Black and Yellow Ranger. On the hit Fox kids TV ...
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“It Was Such a Mistake": ‘Power Rangers' Head Writer Admits to Major Casting Blunder

David Yost, Thuy Trang, Jason David Frank, Austin St. John, Amy Jo Johnson, and Walter Jones as the 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'. Image via Everett Collection Feel free to connect with him or check ...
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Black Ranger Walter Emanuel Jones reacts to writer calling Black and Yellow Power Rangers casting 'a mistake'

For Walter Emanuel Jones, suiting up as Black Ranger in the mega hit Power Rangers franchise was nothing short of an honor. The actor responded to headline-making comments from Mighty Morphin Power ...
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‘Power Rangers’ actor splits with writer, says casting a ‘milestone’

Walter Emanuel Jones, the actor best known for his role as the Black Power Ranger in the 1990s “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” has rejected the notion that casting a Black actor in the role was a ...
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Casting News: Power Prequel Brings Back Raising Kanan Alum, Ahsoka Actress Exits, And More

The new "Power" prequel is bringing back a familiar face from "Raising Kanan." Starz has announced six cast members joining the upcoming "Power: Origins," including Jason Dirden, who will reprise his ...
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'Power Rangers' writer calls casting Black, Asian actors as Black and Yellow Rangers a 'mistake'

Decades after casting decisions for the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" sparked outrage, head writer Tony Oliver has some regrets. The show, which premiered in 1993 and spawned a pop culture phenomenon ...
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“Power Rangers” Writer Admits Casting Black and Asian Actors as Black Ranger and Yellow Ranger Was ‘Such a Mistake’

Though fans might happily remember watching the '90s favorite Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, things were more complicated behind the scenes. The April 7 episode of Investigation Discovery's new ...