Its time for Elizabeth Banks to conquer Earth as Rita Repulsa, that is.
Its definitely a modern and edgy re-imagining of the original Rita Repulsa, BankstellsPEOPLE.
We wanted to give her a backstory that connects her to the new Rangers.

Credit: Tim Palen
Even better: Banks gets to flex her evil-doing muscles in the role.
Whats she most looking forward to?
Obviously, first, world domination, she tellsPEOPLE.
Ive never played a villain before, let alone an alien warrior.
See the full photo below.Power Rangersmorphs into theaters March 24, 2017.