[BBfanUSA]

Originally Posted by Lostie!

I don't see this as whitewashing if I'm honest. Rita was originated with a Japanese actress because it was reused footage from the original show, there's no reason they need to still adhere to that with a complete reboot. The character herself isn't tied to a specific ethnicity (especially since she's not even from Earth). The only criteria should be who can play Rita well and I have faith that Elizabeth can do that. I'm excited tbh.

This.

On the original show, the Rita on screen for season 1 at least was them using the original footage from the show that's Power Rangers is based on with a Voice Actress dubbing over her.

Plus the cast has been more diversified.
Kimberley is now half Indian
Trini is now Latino
Billy is now African American
Zack is now Asian
Jason is the only person that they haven't changed races for.

And before we continue, I don't think you're using the term Reboot properly. The original show's still on the air technically.

So we're looking at a Adaptation. (I know I'm being a bit bitchy, but I hate when people misuse the word reboot)