has joined the upcomingmovie produced by Lionsgate. The adaptation of the 1990s kids TV show will be directed by) and the cast already includes relative newcomersandas the titular heroes, teenagers infused with powers who must protect our world from malevolent alien forces.Banks is set to play the film's villain, the evil Rita Repulsa, an alien witch who aims to conquer the planet. The actress is no stranger to extravagant makeup and costumes as she's already starred infranchise as Effie Trinket.The screenplay is penned byscribesandand the film is produced byandwithserving as executive producer.opens in theaters on March 24, 2017.