As a huge fan of the Power Rangers ever since I was a young lad, I was quite excited for the recent 2017 film. While the film failed at the box office, I was a fan of the direction of the series and where it possibly could go. However, plans change as The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Jonathan Entwistle, co-creator of Netflix’s It’s the End of the F—ing World is set to have a big role in expanding the Power Rangers franchise.
It’s being reported that Jonathan Entwistle will oversee and direct both film and television adaptations of the franchise for Hasbro’s eOne. eOne’s film president Nick Meyer and global television president Michael Lombardo stated,
“Jonathan has an incredible creative vision for this iconic and hugely successful franchise, and is hands down the right architect to join us as we reimagine the television and film worlds of this property,”
“Across our slate, we are looking forward to working with the most talented storytellers as we take on Hasbro’s rich fan-favourite brands and build entertainment universes around them.” Entwistle will act as something of a “conductor” for a connected story universe that will span multiple platforms. In his own statement, Entwistle said, “This is an unbelievable opportunity to deliver new Power Rangers to both new and existing generations of awaiting and adoring fans. We’ll bring the spirit of analog into the future, harnessing the action and storytelling that made this brand a success.”
I, for one, am excited at the future of the franchise.
