The new 'Power Rangers' movie reboot is more than a year and a half away but production on the project is expected to begin this year. A report on Screen Rant indicates that the original Green Ranger played by real life martial artist Jason David Frank has been keeping close tabs with the show's producers, and while nothing has been set in stone, he expects the movie to be continuing as scheduled and to be part of the film in whatever capacity.

Frank has been an important figure for the 'Power Rangers' franchise, first with his portrayal of Tommy Oliver a.k.a The Green Ranger in the first incarnation of the television series, followed by his continuing promoter of the brand in fans conventions and social media.

As for the film itself, not much is known aside from the alleged involvement of its original creator Haim Saban and the participation of Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz as screenwriters for the reboot. Miller and Stentz previously worked on 'X-Men: First Class' and 'Thor' so the duo certainly has some experience when it comes to writing for this particular film genre.

The basic story for the new 'Power Rangers' is expected to follow the same formula as past incarnations of the franchise. Before stepping down as a producer on the film, Robert Orci revealed that the movie will once again be about a group of ordinary teenagers who gain the power to transform into Power Rangers to protect the planet. He added that it will potentially tie in with the continuity established in the first 'Power Ranger' movie.

The style and look for the titular heroes is expected to receive an update, though how significant remains to be seen. The character's original looks are a tad outdated, and judging from similar movie franchise such as 'Transformers', a drastic overhaul is not out of the question.

As for the tone, it seems doubtful that 'Power Rangers' will receive the grim and gritty treatment that has become all too common with Hollywood remakes these days. Expect something similar akin to the still goofy and lighthearted but modernized Michael Bay 'Transformers' movies.