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'Power Rangers' writer calls casting Black, Asian actors as Black and Yellow Rangers a 'mistake'
cast a Black actor in the role of the black Power Ranger and an Asian actor as the Yellow Ranger. The decision was widely viewed as insensitive and, in a new documentary, Oliver calls it a "mistake." ...
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10 Power Rangers Characters Who Would Make Great Omega Rangers
The Omega Rangers first appeared in the comics as an exciting new way to use the original Power Rangers, and other MMPR ...
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‘Power Rangers’ writer admits casting black, Asian actors as Black Ranger, Yellow Rangers was ‘such a mistake’ — but star disagrees
It’s time for the truth to power up. “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” head writer Tony Oliver admitted it was a mistake to cast a Black actor in the role of the Black Power Ranger and an Asian ...
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‘Power Rangers’ Alum Responds To Writer Who Called Black & Yellow Rangers Casting “A Mistake”
Jones starred in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for the first two seasons from 1993 to 1994, before Johnny Yong Bosch took over the Black Ranger suit as Adam Park. In 2023, Jones reprised the role ...
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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 ...
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Black Power Ranger actor disagrees with writer on his casting
(The Hill) – 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 ...
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‘Power Rangers’ Star Walter Emanuel Jones Says Playing Black Ranger Was a ‘Milestone’ After Writer Called It a ‘Mistake’ for Being a Stereotype: ‘It Was an Honor’
It was an honor.” “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers” kicked off in August 1993 on Fox Kids, featuring Jones as Zack Taylor (the first Black Ranger) and Thuy Trang as Trini Kwan (the first ...