Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Movie Casting: ‘Twilight’ Star Taylor Lautner Fighting For Red Ranger Role With ‘Hunger Games’ Actor Liam Hemsworth

Following the announcement of Lionsgate create Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie reboot, casting rumors have been creating quite a buzz with A-list actors like Taylor Lautner and Liam Hemsworth being linked to the film.

Lionsgate revealed its plans for the 1990's children's classic:

"With an extensive and extremely devoted worldwide fan base as well as a deep and detailed mythology, the Power Rangers are primed for the big screen."

The film studio added that movie will re-visualize the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers "a group of high school kids who are infused with unique and cool super powers but must harness and use those powers as a team if they have any hope of saving the world."

Both stars are now being rumored to play the Red Ranger role. It's like Twilight vs. Hunger Games all over again, only this time the hunks are battling.

While, there has been no official cast being named for the planned project it seems that the 90s' cult hero show is actively gearing up as a screenwriter is reportedly on board already.

According to website SchmoesKnow, an insider close to Lionsgate bosses have asked "Chronicle" writer Max Landis to pen the script. It has also been reported that Landis has already submitted a draft to producers Jim Miller, Alison Sheamur, and original Power Rangers creator Haim Saban.

The website also added that Landis will use the "Chronicle" as his basis for the planned Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie if the producers will agree.

However, the recent development has disappointed the fans, claiming that Landis is an "unlikely choice" citing that he is a critic to blockbuster films and geek cinema, making it an "unwise decision."

What about you Kpopstarz readers? Whom would you prefer to play the red ranger role for the planned Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie?

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