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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 ...
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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, ...
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Power Rangers Writer Regrets Casting Black And Asian Actors As Black And Yellow Rangers
The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers attend Comic-Con International at ... where Jones says to the camera, “My name’s Walter ...
‘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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"It Was Such A Mistake": Power Rangers Writer Addresses Casting Black & Asian Actors As The Black & Yellow Rangers
Former head writer Tony Oliver expresses regret over casting Black and Asian actors as the Black and Yellow Rangers in Mighty ...
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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 ...
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“Power Rangers” Writer Admits Casting Black and Asian Actors as Black Ranger and Yellow Ranger Was ‘Such a Mistake’
"Dark Side of the Power Rangers" also features footage recorded by stunt coordinator Jeff Pruitt. In one clip, Jones tells the camera, "My name's Walter Jones, I play Zack. I'm Black, and I play ...
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'Power Rangers' writer calls casting Black, Asian actors as Black and Yellow Rangers a 'mistake'
"My name's Walter Jones, I play Zack. I'm Black, and 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 played by ...