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‘Power Rangers’ writer admits casting black, Asian actors as Black Ranger, Yellow Rangers was ‘such a mistake’ — but star disagrees
Head writer Tony Oliver claimed he never connected the dots about the stereotypes until his assistant “pointed it out in a ...
32 Years Later, a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Writer Addresses Racially Insensitive Casting
The unfortunate situation didn’t last long in terms of the show’s ongoing legacy; after the show’s second season, both Jones ...
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Power Rangers writer regrets Black, Yellow Ranger casting: ‘It was such a mistake’
"It was such a mistake," Oliver said. He described Zack as the character who "seemed to have the swagger of the group," while ...
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‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ Head Writer Regrets Casting Black And Asian Actors As Black And Yellow Rangers: ‘Such A Mistake’
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the first installment of the now beloved Power Rangers franchise, aired on Fox Kids. Though the ...
‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ Head Writer Laments Racially Insensitive Casting Of Leads: “Such A Mistake”
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers head writer Tony Oliver regrets what he now views as racially insensitive casting for his Black ...
Mighty Morphin Star Addresses “Mistake” Casting Comments in Dark Side of Power Rangers
Investigation Discovery’s Hollywood Demons documentary series recently shined a light on the Power Rangers franchise in the ...
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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 ...
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‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ Actor Suffered Heat Stroke During Pilot
Power Rangers is massive now, but the production of the series’ very first episode was more sinister than anyone knew. The ...
‘Power Rangers’ Alum Responds To Writer Who Called Black & Yellow Rangers Casting “A Mistake”
Despite the perception of racial insensitivity in his casting, Walter Emanuel Jones is proud to have originated the role of ...
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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 ... I play the black Ranger — go figure," he says in a clip from the "Dark Side of the Power Rangers." The original Yellow Ranger was ...
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‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ Head Writer Laments Racially Insensitive Casting Of Leads: “Such A Mistake”
Oliver reflected on the series in Investigation Discovery’s newest episode of Hollywood Demons, per Entertainment Weekly, titled “Dark Side of the Power Rangers.” At the time, he said in the ...
“Power Rangers” writer says casting Black and Asian actors as Black Ranger and Yellow Ranger was 'such a mistake'
Former head writer Tony Oliver reflected on the casting choice that has drawn criticism for decades on ID's new special, ...