Ludi Lin to play the Black Ranger in ‘Power Rangers’ Movie

It’s happening, Ludi Lin is the new black ranger. Lin’s casting was made official via the Power Rangers instagram account. 

Screenwriters Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class, Thor) wrote the screenplay for Power Rangers, which is described as a modern reinvention of the long-running franchise. In it, a group of ordinary high school kids find themselves infused with extraterrestrial powers and must harness those powers as a team to save the world.

Set to be directed by Project Almanac‘s Dean Israelite, Power Rangers will debut in theaters on January 13, 2017.