‘Energy Rangers’ Star Audri DuBois
Man Received Heatstroke Throughout Pilot …
Stripped Him, Stored Filming
Revealed
Investigative Discovery
“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” is perhaps a cultural phenomenon now … however, whereas filming the pilot, the manufacturing had a shoestring finances — and made a rough choice a couple of forged member’s well being.
Audri DuBois — the unique Yellow Energy Ranger within the pilot episode — tells the story on the subsequent episode of “Hollywood Demons” titled “Dark Side of the Power Rangers” … explaining the OG episode was shot within the desert in 110-degree warmth.
DuBois says one of many actors — enjoying a villainous character — was decked out in a wetsuit and rubber masks … and, he suffered heatstroke mid-shoot, collapsing to the bottom.
Whereas Audri says she and the opposite actors did not wish to movie, individuals behind the scenes knew they wanted to crank the pilot out … so, they provided $100 to anybody prepared to strip the actor and placed on his garments so they may hold taking pictures.
Somebody did, and filming resumed … whereas Audri says the actor who suffered heatstroke was “in the dirt, flopping around” whereas he waited for an ambulance.
DuBois says it did not really feel proper to return to taking pictures … however, the forged did not have a lot of a selection.
“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” debuted in 1993 … and, it led to the rise of an enormous world model — full with toys, a number of spin-offs and different merchandise.
In “Dark Side of the Power Rangers” former forged and crew members element the seedy facet behind the exhibits so many ’90s youngsters grew up on … telling tales of fraud, assault, homicide and way more.
“Dark Side of the Power Rangers” airs Monday at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT solely on ID and streaming on Max.
