Liam Neeson and Jack Gleeson in talks for Power Rangers movie
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Liam Neeson and Jack Gleeson in talks for Power Rangers movie

LIAM Neeson and Jack Gleeson have been linked to a forthcoming remake of the hit 1990s children's TV series Power Rangers.

Taken star Neeson has been tipped to take on the role of the Rangers’ wise mentor Zordon, who exists in a glass tube as a floating head.

Gleeson, who stars in Game of Thrones, is believed to be in talks for a role as one of the six Rangers, despite recently saying that he would be leaving the acting world to lead a more everyday life.

The Power Rangers are six teenagers gifted with costumed superhuman abilities to fight the villains of the world.

In addition to the Irish actors, acting legend Meryl Streep is believed to be in talks for the part of evil sorceress Rita Repulsa.

With an impressive cast being lined up for the upcoming film, it will be hoped that this movie will be able to break the Power Rangers box office curse after two previous film versions of the hit series failed to make an impact on the silver screen.