Say hello to the new Power Rangers' arch-nemesis.
Elizabeth Banks has been cast to play the famous witchy villain in Dean Israelite's upcoming big-screen Power Rangers adaptation. The actress confirmed the news on Twitter, using Repulsa's classic intro phrase: "After 10,000 years, I'm free! It's time to conquer Earth."
After 10,000 years, I'm free! It's time to conquer Earth!! Time to play #RitaRepulsa #PowerRangersMovie pic.twitter.com/ouzd2BtkUI— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) February 2, 2016
Banks has kept busy behind the scenes, recently directing Pitch Perfect 2 and preparing to helm Pitch Perfect 3.
The new Power Rangers will star a slew of relative newcomers as the titular teens, including Naomi Scott (Pink Ranger), RJ Cyler (Blue Ranger), Becky G. (Yellow Ranger), Dacre Montgomery (Red Ranger) and Ludi Lin (Black Ranger).
The film will be released on March 24, 2017.