Power Rangers Mushroom Force: The Series - Casting Call

By suggestion from Rukiafan, I have begun work on rebooting Power Rangers: Mushroom Force as a new series, in a similar style to Crystals of Silveria. The fun part is that, in a sense, it will still star members of WiiWareWave! Members will be credited as playing specific parts, even if they won't be participating in a forum game as before. The "auditions" will be going live soon in this very forum thread, so stay tuned!

As a sneak preview, here are some of the parts which will be available for the first story arc of the show:

Red Ranger and Bowser Jr.
Yellow Ranger and Morton Koopa Jr.
Pink Ranger and Wendy O. Koopa
Green Ranger and Iggy Koopa
Cyan Ranger and Larry Koopa
Orange Ranger and Lemmy Koopa
Purple Ranger and Roy Koopa
Black Ranger and Kamek the Magikoopa
White Ranger and Kamella the Koopa Witch
Bowser
Princess Peach

If any former cast members want to play their characters in this reboot, they will have first choice of doing so; otherwise the roles will be open to auditionees. I, meanwhile, will reprise my roles of the first Blue Ranger and Professor Elvin Gadd, as well as Boom Boom.

Let me know if you'd like to be credited in the series!

Okay, it's time for the "auditions"! But first, a bit of a premise of the show...

Bowser, the tyrannical ruler of the Koopa Kingdom, has broken into Gadd Science, Inc. in order to steal a powerful invention: the Star Coins! But these mystical devices have scattered across the Mushroom Kingdom, and only a team of humans can retrieve them. But Mario and Luigi have disappeared during a well-deserved vacation with Princess Peach, and thus can't do it.

Fortunately enough, a group of young humans from Earth mysteriously end up in the Mushroom Kingdom, and one-by-one they retrieve the Star Coins, becoming mighty heroes in the process...the Power Rangers Mushroom Force! Together, they must defend the Mushroom Kingdom from the forces of Bowser.

The story has a number of parts available, and former players of the forum game have first dibs on their original roles:

Rukiafan, the Yellow Ranger and Bowser Jr. - Played by Rukiafan
Rukiafan finds the Yellow Star Coin in the grassy One-One Plains. He has the Power of the Lightning Bolt, and is able to zap and possibly shrink any foes who get too close. He can, in a pinch, pilot the Koopa Troopa Gaddmecha, which can combine with the Piranha Plant and Buzzy Beetle Mecha to form the right leg and helmet of Super Mecha Tortoflame.

The nemesis of the Yellow Ranger is Bowser Jr., the only biological child of the evil King Bowser. He is every bit as nasty as his father, though he does display a mischievous, childlike side as well, often treating battles with the Rangers as a game. His role is to command powerful monsters to battle the Rangers.


Marioman, the Red Ranger and Morton Koopa Jr. - Played by Marioman18
Marioman finds the Red Star Coin deep in the underground Jelly Caves. He has the Power of the Fire Flower, and can throw fireballs which scorch foes. He can, in a pinch, pilot the Piranha Plant Gaddmecha, which is able to combine with the Koopa Troopa and Buzzy Beetle Mecha to form the torso and arms of Super Mecha Tortoflame.

The nemesis of the Red Ranger, Morton is a gruff Koopaling who prefers yelling insults at the Rangers rather than actually getting into direct combat. He commands the minions who attack the rangers, which includes Goombas, Koopa Troopas and other "expendable" troops.


Zack, the Blue Ranger and Boom Boom - Played by GamerZack87
Zack accidentally gains his Ranger powers as he enters the Mushroom Kingdom. He has the Power of the Blue Shell, and is able to throw up a barrier which can protect him, or project outward and push foes away. He can, in a pinch, pilot the Buzzy Beetle Gaddmecha, which is able to combine with the Koopa Troopa and Piranha Plant Mecha to form the left leg of Super Mecha Tortoflame.

Boom Boom is Bowser's go-to minion for a bit of muscle. Although he is physically strong, his speech is sub-optimal at best, with his favourite phrase being, "Boom Boom PUMMEL Rangers!"


Dash, the Green Ranger and Iggy Koopa - Played by BurstDashV8
Dash finds the Green Star Coin deep in the Ukiki Jungle. He has the Power of the 1-Up Mushroom, and can create projections of him/herself to battle foes. He can, in a pinch, pilot the Swoop Gaddmecha, which is able to combine with the Cheep Cheep and Blooper Mecha to form the torso and legs of Super Mecha Aquasoar.

The nemesis of the Green Ranger, Iggy is a mad scientist who delights in creating all kinds of weird biological creations. His monsters are of the organic variety, and range from simple enhancements of ordinary minions to full-blown genetic hybrids.


Kushina, the Pink Ranger and Wendy O. Koopa - Played by Kushina
Kushina finds the Pink Star Coin while vacationing in the beautiful Cheep Cheep Islands. She has the Power of the Feather, and can float in the air and push foes away with gusts of wind. She can, in a pinch, pilot the Cheep Cheep Gaddmecha, which is able to combine with the Swoop and Blooper Mecha to form the head and wings of Super Mecha Aquasoar.

The nemesis of the Pink Ranger, Wendy is a spoiled brat who rarely thinks of others, preferring instead to pamper herself with day-long spa treatments and shopping excursions. What she does do, though, is splash some Coins on supplies for Iggy and Ludwig to create their monsters, though she does cheap out on the components to a certain degree which might explain their failures at the hands of the Rangers.


Eureka, the Cyan Ranger and Larry Koopa - Played by Aqua Cherry Blossom
Eureka finds the Cyan Star Coin atop the frosty Cool Cool Mountain. She has the Power of the Ice Flower, and can throw iceballs to freeze foes inside blocks of ice. She can, in a pinch, pilot the Blooper Gaddmecha, which is able to combine with the Swoop and Cheep Cheep Mecha to form the arms of Super Mecha Aquasoar.

The nemesis of the Cyan Ranger, Larry is the youngest Koopaling and acts like it, too. Whenever he doesn't get his way - which is more often than not - he throws a raging temper tantrum, lashing out at anyone unlucky enough to be standing too close. Larry is able to make Iggy's monsters grow to a colossal size, a spell taught to him by Kamek.


Inverse, the Orange Ranger and Lemmy Koopa - Played by ReverseInverse
Inverse finds the Orange Star Coin inside a temple within Dry Dry Desert. He has the Power of the Carrot, and can move at speeds faster than the naked eye, appearing as an orange blur. He can, in a pinch, pilot the Monty Mole Gaddmecha, which is able to combine with the Chargin' Chuck and Bullet Bill Mecha to form the head and arms of Super Mecha Terraslam.

The nemesis of the Orange Ranger, Lemmy is a nut inside a nutshell who displays a decidedly nutty behaviour, always preferring to ride atop a large ball and speak in a strange manner. He is the one most likely to cast spells at the Rangers, though they are often little more than pointless tricks such as pulling a carrot out of a mat or turning a minion into a different colour.


Ragna, the Purple Ranger and Roy Koopa - Played by Ragnarok
Ragna finds the Purple Star Coin inside a brick wall in Whomp's Fortress. He has the Power of the POW Block, and can deflect elemental and projectile attacks back at foes. He can, in a pinch, pilot the Chargin' Chuck Gaddmecha, which is able to combine with the Monty Mole and Bullet Bill Mecha to form the helmet and torso of Super Mecha Terraslam.

The nemesis of the Purple Ranger, Roy is a brute who enjoys a good scuffle, no matter the foe. He is the Koopaling most likely to actually get into a physical scrap with the Rangers, and his physical prowess is unmatched by any minion.


passioNATE, the Black Ranger and Kamek the Magikoopa - Played by passioNATE
passioNATE's arrival in the Mushroom Kingdom couldn't have come at a better time! In order to prevent Bowser from being able to take the Black Ranger Powers for himself, the Black Star Coin was given to passioNATE. He has the Power of the Metal Block, allowing him/her to gain a metallic sheen which acts as a damage-resistant barrier. In a pinch, he is able to pilot the Bullet Bill Gaddmecha, which can combine with the Monty Mole and Chargin' Chuck Mecha to form the legs and feet of Super Mecha Terraslam.

Kamek, handservant and legal guardian of Bowser, is an intelligent and powerful sorcerer who tries his best to distract the Rangers from their goal of defeating Bowser. He tends to refer to them as "Ranger-Babies".


Clannad, the White Ranger and Kamella the Koopa Witch - Played by Clannad
Despite her reluctance to take on the mantle of a Ranger, Clannad uses the prototype White Star Coin in order to help a friend. She has the Power of the Rainbow Star, which allows her to restore the energy of her allies and protect them from harm. She can control the experimental Boo Gaddmecha, which can turn into energy and surround an ally Mecha or Super Mecha, shielding it from a giant monster's attack.

Kamella is a powerful Magikoopa who has a very creepy cackle. She often flirts with Kamek in an attempt to woo him, though the male Magikoopa is often oblivious of the Koopa Witch's affection.


Professor Elvin Gadd - Played by GamerZack87
Prof. E. Gadd is the inventor of the Star Coins and Gaddmecha, and continually provides the Rangers with special "Gaddgets" they can use.


Bowser - Played by bro2dragons
Bowser is the cruel tyrant of the Koopa Kingdom, and his forces actively attack the Rangers in order to ultimately defeat them once and for all.


Wario and Waluigi - Possibly played by SuperVash and Mouser
These two bumbling so-and-sos aspire to be Power Rangers themselves, though they always seem to fail in their endeavours...with truly hilarious results!


KingreX, the Blue Ranger and Ludwig von Koopa - Played by KingreX32
Later in the series, KingreX joins the team as the second Blue Ranger. He has the same Powers that Zack had, plus a new ability of his own, and he even gains the use of his Buzzy Beetle Gaddmecha as well.

Introduced later in the series, Ludwig is portrayed as an oddball inventor of practical(ly-useless) technology, such as a device for scratching your nose and a doodad for lifting food to your mouth. His role is to build mighty mechanical monsters to battle the Rangers.


Brown Bowser Ranger - Possibly played by SuperVash
The first of two villainous Rangers created by Bowser, he has the Power of the Super Leaf, and is able to transform into a rugged, indestructible stone form. He can pilot the Tryclyde Koopamecha, which combines with the Mouser and Froggy Mecha to form Super Mecha Awesomeness.


Grey Bowser Ranger - Possibly played by Mouser
The second of two evil Rangers created by Bowser, he has the Power of the Poison Mushroom, and is able to demorph other Rangers for a brief period of time. He can pilot the Mouser Koopamecha, which combines with the Tryclyde and Froggy Mecha to form Super Mecha Awesomeness.


Epona, the Amber Ranger and Princess Peach - Played by Epona
The Amber Ranger gains the Amber Star Coin just in time to help defeat the evil Bowser Rangers. She has the Power of the Gold Flower, and can throw powerful golden orbs which shower foes with damaging rains of Gold Coins. She can pilot the Wiggler Mecha, which is capable of carrying other Mecha; and the Flutter Mecha, which can stun foes with a mysterious pollen.

Peach returns from her vacation revealing that Mario has vanished, and Luigi has gone off to find him. Now the Rangers are the only hope of defending the Mushroom Kingdom from Bowser's forces!


Otaku, the Aqua Ranger and Luigi - Played by Otaku
Initially controlled by the Koopas, Otaku joins the team in order to help the other Rangers defeat Bowser. He has the Power of the Frog Suit, and can breathe underwater and swim with ease, even in a strong current. He pilots the Froggy Gaddmecha, which can combine with the Tryclyde and Mouser Mecha to form Super Mecha Awesomeness.

Often seen as the less-accomplished sibling, Luigi has, in fact, starred in as many solo adventures as his slightly-older brother. He is stopping over in the Mushroom Kingdom on his way to continue searching for Mario.


bro2dragons, the Magenta Ranger and Fawful - Played by bro2dragons
bro2dragons gains the Magenta Star Coin, which was developed by someone other than Gadd, and is also one of the first Rangers to gain Dragon Power. He has the Power of the Red Watermelon, and is able to throw jets of flame to scorch foes. He can command the Rex Gaddmecha, which has the potential to combine with two other Mecha to form Super Mecha Dinoroar.

This green-skinned Beanbeanian seems to be observing the Power Rangers very closely. Just what are his plans for them?


Chartreuse Ranger and Cosmic Spirit - Possibly played by Amufungal
The Chartreuse Ranger gains the Chartreuse Star Coin, which was developed by someone other than Gadd, and she is also one of the first to gain Dragon Power. She has the Power of the Green Watermelon, and is able to fire powerful seeds at foes. She can command the Dino Rhino Gaddmecha, which has the potential to combine with two other Mecha to form Super Mecha Dinoroar.

The mysterious entity known as the Cosmic Spirit appears at random, assisting the Rangers in subtle ways. She rarely speaks to them until much later, when she reveals her identity to them.


So, which parts interest you? Will you be joining the cast, or are you a former cast member who wishes to be credited in the show? Be sure to let me know with a comment below! [/u]

I'll always be the Pink Mushroom Force gal!

I want to be a bit-character known as Mouser #1 in an episode if you don't mind!

Kushina wrote:I'll always be the Pink Mushroom Force gal!

Absolutely! You'll be fully credited as the Pink Ranger.

Mouser wrote:I want to be a bit-character known as Mouser #1 in an episode if you don't mind!

Sure thing. Why not play as a Mouser monster in one of the episodes?

I don't have the time. Unless you are just using our names and writing the series yourself?

Mouser wrote:I don't have the time. Unless you are just using our names and writing the series yourself?

That's the idea.

Then by all means cast me as an unwilling Mouser turned monster!

I want to remain the Red Ranger!

Mouser wrote:Then by all means cast me as an unwilling Mouser turned monster!

Will do!

Marioman18 wrote:I want to remain the Red Ranger!

Awesome! That means the reboot can still have Bowser thinking that you're "Mario".

The Yellow Ranger is ready for action.

Rukiafan wrote:The Yellow Ranger is ready for action.

Sweet! Glad to see you back, @Rukiafan!

BurstDashV8, Green Mushroom Force Ranger, all geared up and ready to commence.

Nice to see you back, @BurstDashV8!

And with that, I can kick off pre-production of the early episodes!

EDIT: While I think of it, each actor who's playing a Ranger is allowed to choose a name for their character. As an example, my character will be named Rory, so the main credits will read, "GamerZack87 as Rory". Let me know what you'd like your characters' names to be.

I want to reprise my roll as the White Ranger.

Clαππαd wrote:I want to reprise my roll as the White Ranger.

Done and done!

Use my name if you wish lol.

Awesome! Now we have the Cyan Ranger on the team again!

I have received confirmation from @passioNATE that he will be joining the cast!

If you're still looking for bodies, there's a scaly, winged one right here.

bro2dragons wrote:If you're still looking for bodies, there's a scaly, winged one right here.

You should be cast as Bowser.

Now we're talking!

bro2dragons wrote:Now we're talking!

Why not play a Ranger as well? If you like, I can send you artwork of the Magenta Ranger via PM so you can see his helmet design. I think you'll like it a lot!

EDIT: I forgot to mention you'd be credited for two roles: the Magenta Ranger and Bowser.

I'm game!

Cool. Artwork will be sent your way in a while!

By the way, how would you like your human form to look? Hairstyle/colour, eye colour, clothing design...perhaps with some influence of design/colour scheme from your avatar? That way, I can draw all your character art and PM it to you today.

GamerZack87 wrote:
By the way, how would you like your human form to look? Hairstyle/colour, eye colour, clothing design...perhaps with some influence of design/colour scheme from your avatar? That way, I can draw all your character art and PM it to you today.

My favorite colors are purple, black, and silver, I have green eyes, and short brown hair and wear professional clothing--often suits. Do with that whatever you want.

Errr... I mean, that's what I would look like if I wasn't a dragon... RAAAAR!

@bro2dragons Check your PMs.

We still have some other major character roles available: Princess Peach, Luigi, Fawful, Wario and Waluigi just to name a few. If existing main cast members want to play those parts, then feel free to let me know.

We also have a number of one-off parts to fill, usually the monsters-of-the-week. Mouser is signed up to play...Mouser...early on, and there are other guest parts available.

If you want to be credited for playing a Ranger role, we still need someone to play the second Blue Ranger, as well as Bowser's team of evil Rangers. But if you're concerned about playing a bad guy/gal:

Spoiler:

I'll rejoin the cause!

Awesome! We have @Ragnarok back in the series!

And, with ten Ranger roles filled, that means it's time to remind everyone about the other Rangers and Koopas which still need actors:

●Orange Ranger + Lemmy Koopa (These parts are currently reserved for @ReverseInverse)
●Purple Ranger + Roy Koopa (One of the major roles, with a core Ranger and the mightiest Koopaling)
●Blue Ranger 2 + Ludwig von Koopa (One of the major roles, with a core Ranger and the seventh Koopaling)
●Brown Bowser Ranger + Big Hammer Bro (These parts are currently reserved for @SuperVash)
●Grey Bowser Ranger + Big Boomerang Bro (These parts are currently reserved for @Mouser)
●Aqua Bowser Ranger + Pom Pom (These parts are currently reserved for @Otaku)
●Chartreuse Dragon Ranger + Fawful (One of the first Rangers with Dragon Power and a creepy Beanbeanian who studies the Rangers)

Let me know if any of these roles take your interest!

ReverseInverse is reporting for duty!

Awesome! Welcome (back), @ReverseInverse!

Um...I wanna be cast as myself and become professor Gadds assistant.

Absolutely, @Epona! Your character could be the Amber Ranger, if you're interested.

Also, how would you like her human form to look? She can resemble you in real life, or she could look like a favourite character of yours.

Power Rangers Mushroom Force assemble!
Count me in!

Awesome! Glad to see you back, @Otaku! You get to keep your originally-intended Power of the Frog Suit and Froggy Mecha as the Aqua Ranger!