Rita Repulsa Looks Like Poison Ivy In Power Rangers Reboot

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Elizabeth Banks signed on to play the villain Rita Repulsa in the upcoming Power Rangers reboot and now we have our first look at the character.

"I've never played a villain before," Banks tells PEOPLE in this week's issue, adding that she's looking forward to "world domination – and being unpredictable as a character." As for her character's new look: "It's definitely a modern and edgy re-imagining of the original Rita Repulsa," says Banks.

The Power Rangers cast includes Dacre Montgomery (Jason the Red Ranger), RJ Cyler (Billy the Blue Ranger), Naomi Scott (Kimberly the Pink Ranger), Becky G (Trini the Yellow Ranger), Ludi Lin (Zack the Black Ranger), and Elizabeth Banks.

Power Rangers hits theaters March 24, 2017.


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