An original Power Ranger is returning for the show’s landmark 30th season. Power Rangers Cosmic Fury is set to debut on Netflix next month, and the original Blue Ranger will be part of it. Indeed, actor David Yost has been confirmed to reprise his role as Billy Cranston, aka the original Blue Ranger, in the upcoming season. We also have a brief teaser trailer for the new season. Check it out.
The news was confirmed recently by Entertainment Weekly. Yost originally played the role of Billy in 1993’s inaugural Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The series has been going strong ever since, albeit with different casts. This time, the Cosmic Fury cast will have a new mentor in Billy. Cosmic Fury executive producer Simon Bennett had this to say about it.
“We felt it would be a meaningful landmark for fans to have David return to the show in a significant role, playing a mentor. And on a personal level, it was a thrill to be working with the O.G. Blue Ranger. David’s calm and positive spirit kept us all grounded and reminded us of the Ranger legacy we were striving to do justice to.”
Yost also recently returned in the 30th anniversary special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always. Netflix has been the new home of the franchise as of late. So this is probably just the first of many things involving the Rangers that will be produced for the streaming service. As for Cosmic Fury, aside from Billy, a familiar villain will be returning as well.
Here is the synopsis for Power Rangers Cosmic Fury.
“Lord Zedd has escaped, and this time his rampage extends to the farthest reaches of space! The Rangers need to find new Zords and new powers to face Zedd’s latest threat, and they won’t do so alone. Joined by some familiar faces, they will discover the power of the Cosmic Orbs and become the Cosmic Fury Rangers, armed with new uniforms, new weapons, and an entire new fleet of Zords! Ever the tech genius and master of logic, Billy’s help is crucial to the Rangers in their battle against Lord Zedd. Billy’s expertise shines as the team rallies to fend off both a galactic invasion and the potential undoing of all the good that came from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers team.“
The cast also includes Hunter Deno as Amelia, Russell Curry as Zayto, Kai Moya as Ollie Akana, Tessa Rao as Izzy Garcia, Chance Perez as Javi Garcia, Jordon Fite as Aiyon, and Jacqueline Joe as Fern.
Power Rangers Cosmic Fury debuts September 29 on Netflix.
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