The Power Rangers movie tackled diversity in a way that went beyond just race and gender.

We spoke with the folks involved about it.

Power Rangershas always been known for its diversity.

Since the first episode aired in 1993 the franchise has featured a wide variety of ethnicities and backgrounds.

The new movie continued that tradition but took it to the next level.

Billys character being on the spectrum is never played as a joke in the movie.

While RJ isnt on the spectrum he does have people close to him who are.

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Their brains work just like us, even faster sometimes, he told me.

My friend Andre used to catch thing so quickly.

Nobody knew that was happening but Andre could catch that because thats just how his mind works.

RJ says this was down to not playing the spectrum as a characteristic.

Its just like, say, having a pack of gum in your pocket, Cyler says.

It doesnt slow you down.

It doesnt change the situation in any way; its just a mind thinking.

Hes still just a human being.

Hes just a boy on the spectrum.

That normalcy to the diverse characters in the film really came across with Zack, the Black Ranger.

Played by Ludi Lin, Zack is a cool, sexy, flirty, yet insecure guy.

Without a doubt, Zack is the sex symbol of the movie.

This isnt typical for Asian actors in Hollywood.

Thats such an essential part of being a human being.

Lin is ecstatic that with this role he can show that anyone can be themselves and still be attractive.

Her parents dont accept her for who she is or how she dresses.

The Rangers press on this and they ask if shes having any boyfriend problems.

On that question, Trini laughs and simply says, Yeah, boyfriend problems.

Its clear shes not having boyfriend problems.

Zack tentatively asks her if shes having girlfriend troubles.

Unlike the previous question, she doesnt directly respond.

Throughout the rest the movie however, Israelite believes Trini realizes that, its okay.

She will have a place to belong.

I think thats very modern and very relatable.

Becky G, who plays Trini, agreed with this in aninterview withAccess Hollywood.

This is taking place in 2017 with real life issues that we deal with.

To play that was truly an honor.

We get to play, on camera, a reflection of the audience watching this.

I love (the diversity).

Underneath that helmet anyone can be a Power Ranger.

Thats the big message.

The film also portrays more realistic family situations.

That plotline resonated with Ludi Lin, who saw a lot of similarities in his family.

My moms a heroine to me.

She sacrificed a lot for me, Lin says.

Theyd leave their whole lives behind and it was all for the next generation.

A lot of people worked themselves to death to prepare the future for the next generation.

To bring that to the screen and tell that part of the story means a lot to me.

Cyler adds that Hollywood stereotypes families too much and that everyone has a different parental situation.

Someone has one parent.

Some people have three or four parents.

You live your life and have fun.

That felt important to us.

we get to be that for our generation.

It resonates a lot with everybody, he explains.

Just because you look this way doesnt mean you act this way.

Theres no such way as the right way to look or the right way to be.

We all have shortcomings.

We all dont understand certain things but were all people and were beautiful.

ThePower Rangersmovie is currently playing in theatres.