Austin St. John Explains Why He Turned Down Super MegaForce Appearance!

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During his solo panel at Grape City Comic Con 2022 at Lodi, California. Veteran Power Rangers legend, Austin St. John, the original Red Ranger, revealed that he was invited to appear in Power Rangers Super MegaForce.
Super MegaForce is widely known for bring back veteran Power Rangers actors as a celebration for 20 years. The finale was widely panned by fans for being rushed.
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[@eLite-Tiss91]

No matter what Austin will always be the Red Ranger in my eye

[@spacekadetentertainment]

And the best to ever wear the Red!!!!! 🔥🔥

[@Escapism-for-everybody]

and the golden one :-D

[@spacekadetentertainment]

@@Escapism-for-everybody AND the Gold, YESSS!!!!!

[@FusionKush]

He my second favorite right after Tommy. I always loved the White Ranger more over the Green one.

[@anchorpoint3631]

@@spacekadetentertainment And the Aurum

[@zw246]

Christopher Khayman Lee who played Andros basically said the same thing. He said they only gave him like 3 weeks notice and what pay they offered could barely cover the cost of the trip.

[@robd1329]

2k??? It should have been 20k

[@COLE_PRODUCTIONS]

Weird you dont pay for your trip. At least they're not supposed to. They're supposed to cover your travel and housing costs and THEN its 2k for 3 weeks. That cant be right. But yea either way thats too low. Im sure PAs get paid that much.

[@davidkraft314]

@@COLE_PRODUCTIONS other actors had the same story, they wanted to appear but they weren't given enough time to prepare, and the pay barely covered any of the things like travel or living expenses.

[@COLE_PRODUCTIONS]

@@davidkraft314 thats insanity

[@eskanda3434]

@@davidkraft314 Saban is a billionare but treated all the cast like absolute shit

[@mackdee911h3]

As much as its always good to see OG Red, I can't fault Austin's reasons here. Dude made the right choice.

[@wolffiegaming]

yeah 2,000 dollars for a quick cameo is a good deal, but, only if you can afford the time they're asking for.

[@brian7443]

@@wolffiegaming we don’t talk about that super mega smackdown lol

[@nepu1764]

@@wolffiegaming Oh yeah and RIP Jason David Frank and the rest of the actors that wasted the $2,000 on being in Super Mega smackdown force that special was so bad. I’m happy for Austin and the rest of the mighty morphin cast didn’t take that $2,000. Austin St John wasn’t on Super MegaForce and Ninja steel crossover because of Jason David Frank was there and he was avoiding him on it. Yes this was posted before he died last year RIP Jason David Frank.

[@MiXVoy]

This is why Power Ranger reunions in the show, were *EXTREMELY RARE* , considered MMPR is non-union

[@Nepthu]

Yeah, the pay is too low. Anyway, there can never be a true reunion with Thuy Trang. RIP

[@MiXVoy]

@@Nepthu a documentary is best option for their 30th anniversary, detailing the past actors, actresses, former writers about their PR experience, and the dark side of the franchise behind the scenes.

[@discountmorty213]

tbh I think even in Japan hero like the kamen rider are not getting much back then too.Also stunts are dangerous too

[@geekarchivistpearce828]

@@MiXVoy Agreed

[@Xcoolydiego]

@@Nepthu move on and get therapy?

[@thesilverblack708]

Karen Ashley said the same thing as to why she didn't return. The pay was so bad that not only would it have barely covered her trip, but she would have lost money in her business. She went on a full on rant at Haim Saban at how insulting the offer was.

[@alexalonzo8965]

If it was for the super megaforce thing, knowing Nick they probably barely gave the show runners enough money to pull off that giant fight in the end. 2k was probably around the best they could do lmao. And that’s not even me defending the offer that’s just me making fun of the fact that Nick can be jackasses when it comes to these things

[@eskanda3434]

Haim Saban was such a scumbag. Literally made BILLIONS but was a cheapskate to the cast.

[@mattb6369]

@@alexalonzo8965 Eh, the giant fight was mostly Sentai footage anyway (except for shots of Orion they inserted), Saban definitely didn't spend much on that

[@akmaldanial67]

@@alexalonzo8965 If I'm not wrong, at that time, Saban had the rights to Power Rangers after they got them back from Disney. I think Nickelodeon only had the broadcasting rights.

[@VVV953]

People seem to forget that the people behind creating Power Rangers never meant for it to be a big media franchise AKA involving television and films, the whole purpose behind the franchise world for it to sell merchandise AKA toys, the show was designed to be basically a giant commercial in getting people to buy the toys therefore that's why the show was always non-union, the problem is the big corporate Stooges don't seem to realize that people fell in love with it as a media franchise, they want TV shows and movies out of it, but they're not wanting to pay actors, it's no different than any other Corporation that's out for profit

[@bobbyjenkins7946]

$2,000 a slap in the face but when he first started coming up $2,000 would be heck yeah I take that slap

[@JP-ks7ey]

agree, no wonder he left you should be giving i don't know what's a good amount, but i can make that much with my part time job and i'm not the face of the company i work for. He is the face, of the first red ranger so i know 2,000 is an insult that's what you give maybe an extra

[@nepu1764]

Oh yeah and RIP Jason David Frank and the rest of the actors that wasted the $2,000 on being in Super MegaForce that special was so bad I’m glad Austin didn’t take that $2,000 proud of him.

[@goingviral8917]

Only 2000? Wow, I know normal people get that just for going to meetings. With all his Legendary status etc he should get at least 50k!

[@DrFranklynAnderson]

Which meetings are these? ‘Cus for $2000, I’d love to attend! 😂😉

[@WGPhil-uw5cs]

50k for the original cast, sure. But you gotta realize it's counting 150+ rangers.

[@nepu1764]

That’s crap $2000 for all the actors that took the $2000 on the worst season ever Super MegaForce sucks for the actors that they took it. I’m happy that Austin St John and the rest of the mighty morphin cast didn’t take the money and avoiding it. Well RIP Jason Frank for taking the $2000 and the rest of the actors as well and yes this was posted before Jason Frank died last year.

[@eclipsethefox4397]

Turning down a TV appearance to stay with the army, shows he really is a hero and not a selfish actor

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

kind of sounds like if they offered him more money he would have left though

[@alexcerzea]

@@kjdnyhmghfvb not possible, remeber he would also lose his contract with the army and his medical care, which would end up hurting financially in the long run

[@bluebaron6858]

He's terrible

[@robinleedy7828]

I wanted to see Austin and Jason together in Super Megaforce But really Happy Austin was in Beast Morphers

[@lilbigfan3782]

How great that both Austin St. John and Jason David Frank both lead the legendary rangers.

[@Basillikos]

I remember when Super Megaforce was in production, a leaker close to the shows production crew mentioned they were having a hard time finding ASJ to invite him to the show. Guess that explains it, he was overseas when they started filming the second half.

[@robertrogers074]

It wouldn't of matter that special was bad,

[@latinobunny9882]

@@robertrogers074 the Super Sentai version was 100x better

[@robertrogers074]

@@latinobunny9882 I know I saw it. The us was good until the war part, that was wasn't even good or ok, just bad.

[@WGPhil-uw5cs]

@Latino Bunny the sentai only had goseiger, aka, big one, mele & Rio appeared in voice, all of them were extras.

[@nepu1764]

@@robertrogers074yeah exactly not worth watching Super MegaForce they have a bad Writters, Stories and Director i feel so sorry for the actors this is very disrespectful for Gokaiger. Honestly they should have added Basco and get Gia Moran stories like she didn’t get more forcus on her instead of more forcus on stupid robo Knight.

[@bobbq8380]

Wow.. just met Austin Saint John at recent Sacanime con. No idea he was in the military service! A true power ranger through and through. Thank you for your service sir!! 👏 👏 ❤❤🩶💙

[@CosmicTron]

$2,000 is the amount they should have paid Austin and the rest of the cast members back in the day when the show had picked up but to offer that for only 2 weeks to film megaforce definitely not I can see why he turned it down.

[@supermanbatman4992]

I dont like him... he seems like a punk... I barely make 1,000 dollars every 4 weeks... Tommy loves the power rangers... he's always coming back... Jason... he's FLAKY!!!! The most i have ever seen in my life at one time was $3,000... so..

[@devegas4910]

@@supermanbatman4992 Well you gotta think about it like this ( and I'm inserting some army experience from working with contractors): 1) you're talking about someone interrupting their service time during a deployment to go film for a single episode in which their screen time is severely reduced. As a contractor, you're making up to 6 figures a year which is why many military personnel would retire and then just continue working as contractors. you make far more than you would as a soldier. 2) that security clearance thing is no joke and breaking contract with the military is no joke either. Losing those can screw your career prospects over for the rest of your life. 3) The majority of the past rangers who were sought out for that event actually turned it down for similar reasons. And they still go to cons, still communicate and show love and appreciation to fans of the series, some of them even participate in fan made content. It wasn't out of greed or cockiness. Most of them have lives and can't just up and leave on short notice for $2000.

[@supermanbatman4992]

@@devegas4910 I guess your right if he is serving our country... but maybe he could've said it better is my disliking of him in this interview. To me he came off like a jerk... and... his whole reason for him leaving the show in the first place... was money 💰 😌... Tommy stayed be became the FACE of POWER RANGERS!!! The only reason people know who Jason is is because of Power Rangers... becuase I haven't seen him in ANYTHING ELSE... AND... THE ONLY REASON HE IS STILL TALKED ABOUT IS NOSTALGIA... BECUASE HE WAS THE MAN AS RED RANGER... ... BUT HE THROUGH ALL THAT AWAY BECUASE OF GREED... WHAT A SHAME! 🤷‍♂️

[@danielhetue6968]

@ SupermanBatman I’m not that much of an ASJ fan, but I mean he’s okay.

[@supermanbatman4992]

@@danielhetue6968 I'm just basing my opinion based off of this video clip... what he says in the interview and how he says it.. his tone of voice... he really could careless about Power Rangers and thats wrong because Power Rangers will always care about him... but he couldn't give a fuck... thats the only reason I even made my first comment... he comes off not giving a fuck

[@kingshawnofficial191]

Jason David frank said the same thing but years ago about something not being done right

[@nepu1764]

Well now RIP Jason David Frank and the rest of the actors cast took the $2000 on Super Smackdown Mega lame force new title and none of the mighty morphin cast didn't come at all and they knew the pay was so low.

[@kingshawnofficial191]

@@nepu1764 that shit was so lame

[@MarioCavett]

After helping to establish a 3.5 billon dollar franchise they offer him that my goodness the stunts alone would risk their life and overall well being.

[@nintendoscarface1982]

Ranger gets paid 2000 meanwhile saban makes millions.

[@itsrectimemedia]

One day I’ll probably make a documentary about Saban! I’ll launch a Kickstarter or something

[@CosmicTron]

@@itsrectimemedia you should definitely do that most don't really that Saban under paid these guys while he racked in millions.

[@Cloudrunner62]

Early on, it was understandable, but by season 2 it was inexcusable. They knew how popular the show had become. How much they were raking in via toy sales.

[@IblewuponyourfaceIII]

Billions*

[@rafaelunplugged]

Hasbro now

[@SMP2390]

2,000? I wouldn't even get up for that amount if I was him after the impact I'd had made with the show and the character.

[@TheKyrix82]

I'm poor as hell, but even I would hesitate to take that.

[@kleinkaufman8940]

@@TheKyrix82 i mean, knowing how big power ranger is and how iconic Jason/ Red Ranger has been to the franchise, i would turn it down too. Especially if you are risking health care from the army.

[@nepu1764]

@@kleinkaufman8940 Oh yeah and RIP Jason David Frank and the rest of the actors that wasted the $2,000 on being in Super MegaForce that special was so bad I’m glad Austin didn’t take that $2,000 proud of him.

[@nepu1764]

@@TheKyrix82 Yeah and RIP Jason David Frank and the rest of the actors that wasted the $2,000 on being in Super MegaForce that special was so bad, I’m happy for Austin didn’t take that $2,000 and avoiding it like the rest of the mighty morphin cast as well like Karan Ashley, David Yost, Steve Cardenas and Walter Jones don't know if Amy Jo Johnson and Katherine Sutherland was on Super MegaForce more like Smack down worst season ever but i don't blame the actors for it i heard that they didn't like the the directors and the writters of the stories at all. They deserved a second chance and need to redo the whole series again.

[@Foreverchris01]

I hope Austin Saint John would be proven innocent. He has been my favorite ranger since my childhood. In fact, the original mmpr cast are my favorite rangers. So it breaks my heart to see one of them in this dilemma. I pray he will be proven innocent.

[@LordNexus193]

I met him last month at Yellow City Comic Con in Amarillo, Texas and man I can't see him doing what he did. He was so humble and nice when I met him, sure we don't know his whole personal life or what really going on I just hope all this is fixed.

[@lindasegal9992]

Get him Johnny Depps lawyers

[@azariyelvarro6271]

@@LordNexus193 From what I've gathered, he and those representing him have said that he was unaware of the scheme he got roped into and was taken advantage of. Let's all hope this is the truth and that he's proven innocent in short order.

[@chrisevans9688]

@@LordNexus193 chris evans how do you me and my life is good morning if you now that new one is ok you power comes back in time now hope you us future how do we can do you do you feel like you would

[@chrisevans9688]

@@LordNexus193 chris evans comic con new one is good news me now that new one is power rangers cool thanks you guys on this would be back home new soon

[@JC-zo1mj]

Dude, imagine serving alongside the red f'in ranger in the military...so cool

[@arcadealchemist]

austin became a REAL red ranger as a squat paramedic

[@ebkjustoo]

😂😂😂😂

[@LTJohn]

He became a real hero off the set of power rangers and every time I see him speak in these panels he just proves more and more how genuine he truly is unlike other past rangers who have big egos. He's always stayed true to his fans and that's why I've always had the utmost respect for him!! 😇

[@Keithistall21]

Him and tommy are real heroes. Tommy is zordon now

[@JackoMoonwalker]

Tommy was better and had more passion and love for the tv serie and his fans!!

[@waleskaaddams]

@@JackoMoonwalker 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@JLDReactions]

@@JackoMoonwalker Let's be real here; the show isn't THAT good.

[@JackoMoonwalker]

@@JLDReactionsThat depends on each one's taste.

[@user-ks8kn4hx8q]

I wish Austin St. John and Jason David Frank could had talked to each other one last time before JDF passed

[@itsrectimemedia]

Maybe he and JDF are in the 30th anniversary reunion, and Austin needs to keep it under wraps.

[@aznbreakerboi51o]

It was literally JDF being a man child the entire time they knew each other.

[@Unversed333]

​@@aznbreakerboi51o whatever went down, it's in the past and old grudges should be let go.

[@eugeneturner7520]

@@aznbreakerboi51o Dude, they were BOTH man-children, face it; if you listen to the things that were said, the comments they made about each other, the stories people who knew both of them would tell - they were total assholes to one another - honestly just like brothers which makes it all the more tragic.

[@michaelreardon303]

Man, those guys really DID leave for the peace conference; noble causes

[@itsrectimemedia]

Why they left has become more relevant than ever, especially with the SAG/WGA strike

[@lindasegal9992]

2000 in 93 when the show was picked up? Yeah. In 2014 though? No.

[@Scsigs]

$2000 was also worth a lot more in 1993 than 2014. Though, they were apparently making only minimum wage (though I've also heard $15 an hour) at the time & Saban wouldn't give them a raise when he, Walter Jones, & Thuy Trang asked them for one, which is why they abruptly left the show.

[@Rwp019]

I would Love to see ASJ voice Jason in an animated Series about the Omega Rangers that they make canon to the Show. Let his other red Ranger form become Canon.

[@holymess]

2.000 $ is nothing... not worth it.. good call!

[@danielclark241]

"Tonight on Super MegaSmackdown! Roman Reigns becomes the new Red Ranger!"

[@Tampabruh]

They were only going to pay him $2K? THAT'S CRAP! HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN OFFER AT LIKE $15K. They'll make millions of of these shows and toy sells. Exactly 💯 why we rarely see previous rangers from other seasons!

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

Saban is a sweat shop for actors.

[@BillKaulitzLover66]

Well, for some people it is and for others, not really.

[@gspar116]

That’s why I don’t blame anyone for not wanting to come back there’s no reason why these actors get lowballed so much $2000? I make more money than that at my regular job working from home. That offer is a huge slap to the face

[@vze21gwa]

He left the show the first time in 1994, so yeah.

[@cameronjr8]

I feel sorry for Austin.

[@xgray2012]

Why?! He just came back for Beast Morphers' *"Grid Connection."* So, that's a good thing.

[@rain1676]

@@xgray2012 k

[@MiXVoy]

Now he's been arrested for wire fraud

[@ShotByKINGISAIAS]

@@xgray2012 He's facong 20 years in prison for Wire Fraud. Power Ranger seris ain't paying good. I also feel bad for Austin... #FreeHim

[@theoutsiderjess4869]

@@MiXVoy he also said that he is innocent but we will see whaf happens next

[@smokindatshit8268]

They ripped off those actors left and right And dogged them out It’s a miracle that they even continued to act for that company

[@ill-yjusticeleague3904]

This man is the Legend and GOAT he was from the beginning standing up for what’s right I miss JDF and he was an inspiration and he did right sticking close to power ranger which made him an icon but it took him longer to see the disrespect in the franchise Saban is still an executive producer with Hasbro. I will always commend AustinStJohn for standing up to this guy and company and still working with them to please the fans. He made the right call here as much as I’d of enjoyed to see him on the screen.

[@trevionbrowne4319]

Rocky could never compare to this man as red ranger

[@Scsigs]

On the 1 hand, I can't blame him. He wasn't able to go back because he was in the army as a healthcare provider in Iraq & would've lost benefits that were more worth it in the longrun to keep at the time. He was also getting a steady income from being there. With what other people have said about the relatively low pay & barely any time to plan the trip or accept the offer, I'm not surprised he turned it down. I wouldn't have done it either, though that more has to do with how the quality was consistently extremely low for Super Megafail's writing, acting, & production. I wouldn't wanna be associated with it either. Worst season of the show. All for probably a few days to a week of pick up shots & ADR work that ultimately went to waste considering the legendary rangers took up all of probably 5 minutes of screentime total & most of them didn't even speak or really do anything. On the other, I wonder what he would've done had he not been in the army. He said he has to feel it's right, which I can understand from a creative standpoint, but for the 20th anniversary, like the 10th, it might've swayed him a bit more if he wasn't doing his army work at the time. Maybe the $2000 would've been worth it then. Who knows?

[@DSan-kl2yc]

The people in the audience seem to think 2k isn't enough. But he sounds like he thinks 2k would be a decent, tempting offer But like you said, there's other reasons beyond base pay.

[@user-ks8kn4hx8q]

I think somebody’s framing Austin St. John

[@power_houz]

ASJ definitely has integrity when it comes to how his character gets used and how he is treated.

[@Lordquantronus]

At least he was honest.

[@lilbigfan3782]

Considering the fact his job not only pays more than power rangers, but also his contract with many place and with insurance.

[@tristancharbonneau5241]

Red ranger Austin the one and only

[@Nekolucario8742]

That would explain it Ranger does have his life especially when he is Helping his Team over seas...May the power protect u All always The first Red Ranger and the Original Jason Scott...He was Putting off money for not just Himself but for the lives of The people he's Knows r worth more than acting... That's why He is And always will be The Mighty Morphine Red Ranger.

[@JustinPinedaMedia]

When you consider at conventions today, actors can make double, triple, or quadruple the amount.

[@MidwestBoxin]

Jesus 2k? I make way more fuckin money on a commission off selling real estate…. Crazy

[@itsrectimemedia]

And he makes more than that from his Con appearances.

[@patrickwilson1459]

You know, if Austin St. John was allowed to travel to New Zealand for the 30th anniversary reunion movie, it is very possible that he might’ve declined on reprising his role depending on how much they would’ve paid him and if he were to say yes or no to that. Money must’ve been a big thing for him when it came to show business, not to mention pay issues which is why he left Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1994, aside from a contract dispute.

[@itsrectimemedia]

I talked to David Yost and Walter Jones recently, they said that cause their SAG, they paid them very well. Johnny Yong Bosch said that Netflix gave them a better budget…too bad not enough for the CGI

[@patrickwilson1459]

@@itsrectimemedia That’s too bad. But nevertheless, if Austin was allowed to travel out of the country it is possible that he would’ve said yes or no. Will Smith didn’t sign on to be in the Independence Day sequel on account of a pay issue or something like that. Can’t say that I blame him, especially since that movie wasn’t as good as its predecessor but this this Netflix reunion movie was more entertaining.

[@itsrectimemedia]

I’d felt Austin should have been allowed too. Since it was work related.

[@patrickwilson1459]

@@itsrectimemedia Tell me about it.

[@eljulygaytan]

wow these guys were getting paid pocket change and I bet they didnt even realize how good the show was at that time and how much the show was probaby making ...ugh...they deserve millions and im talking about the original Season 1 MMPR!

[@justojimenez4590]

RIP Jason David Frank

[@rand0m742]

Only 2k?? That's barely enough to cover the trip alone lol

[@gaba-goo3733]

2000??? Dude that's the amount of money we get with Stimulus checks now! HELLLLL noo...he's smart for saying no!

[@AuraDiamonds]

"Super Mega Smackdown" LMFAO

[@jaredgenesis6185]

Class act. The best ranger hands down

[@waleskaaddams]

Correct. ❤

[@IlluminatedJones6]

That power ranger sh*t sucked for the cast apparently. The only one who actually genuinely loved it was Jason Frank in my opinion.. R.I.P

[@quagavenger546]

I can't blame him

[@saiyan4414]

I wanna say, I remember Nakia telling me something similar as far as that was concerned.

[@gorillone86]

With all due respect if he kept himself in better physical shape he could have had a much brighter career.

[@stephensmith8316]

I think it's a case of Austin walking away from the acting scene and any TV spotlight after leaving Power Rangers Zeo and working in the real world as a paramedic. You could see he was still in great shape in the Turbo Power Rangers movie back in 1997 and then when he came back in 2002 for Forever Red, he looked less in shape probably because he wasn't interested in coming back to TV full time, especially after his past experiences getting low balled by Saban on the show. He really didn't have much reason to stay in great shape since he wasn't frequently on TV during his paramedic years. Unlike JDF, David Yost, AJJ, Walter Jones who all had some sort of Hollywood related career, whether on screen or behind the screen. ASJ just left the acting and public eye scene completely behind and got married and had some kids and then periodically would be asked back by Saban to make guest appearances through the years, while living a normal everyday life. Im sure the stresses of marriage and parenthood and work took it's toll on him. Whereas JDF never quit acting or martial arts and stayed in the public eye, and so did AJJ to a lesser extent. Might also explain why JDF was married twice always being in the spotlight. Walter Jones and David Yost also did projects behind the scenes like voice over work and producing and were still active in the silver screen realm. Keeping up appearances probably didn't mean as much to ASJ throughout the years since he really only came back into the acting fray in the last few years and acting can be a harsh unstable gig for making a steady paycheck and providing for a family. My guess is he uses these Morphicon events just as a side hustle for extra income and doesn't feel the need to transform his body back into the athletic shape he used to be in. Plus, it just gets harder to stay slim and fit, especially now that he's like 48 years old. He's in pretty decent shape for someone his age who probably isn't all that active.

[@junoeclipse7715]

Haim became a billionaire selling toys with Austin's face on them, and now $2k is all he's worth to them!? As much as I love the creatives that work on PR, the people on the business side are absolutely disgusting. Just imagine how much better the show could be if they took care of the people that made them rich.

[@itsrectimemedia]

Probably the worst thing about Saban right now, he didn’t seem to acknowledge or give a shit about Jason David Frank’s death. I don’t think I’ve read a statement from him.

[@BillKaulitzLover66]

Whatever.

[@turtleboy991]

I can understand that. I mean, for a seasoned actor, two thousand doesn't seem like all that much

[@itsrectimemedia]

Saban we’re cheapasses. Hasbro gives them what their worth.

[@skolnutz]

He was too busy being a real hero

[@Scizor-Squad]

This is sad, especially considering everything going on currently.

[@Ragnar215]

This is something that the Power Ranger cast has complained about three years now they are insanely under paid for a franchise. That’s 1 billion a multibillion dollar franchise.

[@WatWarrior22]

Is crazy after the legacy that all of these people have built these are the kind of numbers that they throwing at them it's disrespectful and disgusting. These people made so much money off the backs of these hard working actors and paid them pennies. Unbelievable

[@silversurfer5881]

Cool dude

[@Kiddo_X]

It's safe to say a lot of the beef that happened with Power Rangers and the actors was because the producers were cheap...and stingy. Austin so pointed it out multiple times without saying it.

[@tyrongkojy]

Fair reason.

[@josearrocha3377]

Hmm. Too bad. But i was happy to see my guy Rocky get Red Ranger love.

[@thatdudejc]

Love Austin and he’s my favorite of all time. But this is the difference between him and JDF… JDF did it for the fans, never a money issue or scheduling conflict. I get his reasoning here but most other times, he rarely came back because of the pay or “it wasn’t done right”.. it is what it is. RIP JDF!

[@stephensmith8316]

It's a little more complex than that though when you say JDF did it for the fans, which he did, whereas ASJ did it for the money. When MMPR started in 93. ASJ was actually living in his car while doing the first season of the show since Saban paid him a lousy salary and he was a non union actor. Whereas JDF already had his own dojo when starting on MMPR. My point being they came from different financial backgrounds and JDF wasn't as hard up for money as ASJ was at the time. It also explains why JDF was able to stick with the show for so long after he became a draw and got paid better than the rest of the ranger actors and Saban wasn't willing to renegotiate the salaries of the original 5 ranger actors. Between living in his car and making less than minimum wage on the show, especially after it became a major hit tv show, I don't blame ASJ at all for wanting a decent paycheck. JDF may have not as been so loyal to his fans and the show after so many years if he got the same lousy contract as ASJ did and wasn't already coming from money or didn't have any financial concerns along the way. That's all I'm saying about that.

[@thatdudejc]

Good point, I didn't know that. Thanks!@@stephensmith8316

[@claywilliams7579]

I mean I 100% understand that... that's not a good pay, as another comment said Christopher Kayman Lee (Andros) said a similar thing... but most of the legendary rangers who did return appeared for barely a couple of minutes... so $2000 probably was "decent" just not worth it Also I know there have been major public pay disputes between Saban and Austin (as well as several others) so I absolutely understand where he is coming from

[@therailfanenthusiast8766]

0:36

[@nthenic3714]

Makes sense

[@ericsanders9847]

I have heard about that

[@lordshura9717]

Honestly that’s insulting.. 2 grand is NOTHING.. especially considering ASJ’s role in the franchise.. I’d turn that crap down too, it’s not even his main income source.

[@discountmorty213]

I was surprised that their salary was low as anyone from 90s would know how crazy power rangers was back then.even local comedy sitcom would place power rangers just to attract the younger kids to watch lol.The toys sells really well and further more it was quality toys.The power ranger toys mostly now look like trash cheap plastics.

[@edwardbradleyg-dbucklescob5225]

HE WAS THE BEST MAN IN THE WORLD NATION.

[@OrangeCounty92]

Super mega smackdown😂😂😂

[@AWF1000]

$2000? Sounds like Saban's deep wallet. Probably came back for beast morphers because Hasbro's gave him a deal that he can't refuse..

[@RyujinRoot]

Too busy being a real hero

[@khmergodhobbies]

Suspected murderers get 10k bails and go out to kill more people while our Red Ranger hasn't done anything close to that (if at all) gets no travel ban. I love our justice system.

[@StraightEdgeJunkie]

Anything to do with money or taxes is always way more serious than murder.

[@metasprite5648]

@@StraightEdgeJunkie exactly the irs doesn't mess around.

[@hetsel-wan-kenobi]

Does he still regret turning it down?

[@adamtifone9243]

He stopped pretending to be a hero and became one in real life

[@BillKaulitzLover66]

Hi:), and I have met him and if you say so.

[@warnutztheloser]

He's the medical ranger

[@sawboss5794]

Just cause you on tv, don't mean you're a billionaire.

[@ProffezerSuggonDeeznutz]

He’s a doctor? Awesome good for him

[@itsrectimemedia]

Medic.

[@Arz2003]

Didn't he came back in a reunion with all the red rangers?

[@itsrectimemedia]

That was 20 years ago and Wild Force was the last season to film in the US.

[@edd2184]

Saban still playing the same ole games, I see...

[@JayyHurd]

Damn

[@jojoverdejo]

Sounds like Saban is keep making same old mistakes all over again.

[@LeoSanz7]

A multimillion dollar tv show paying their actors BS, got to be fkin kiddin me

[@victoruribe2465]

Budget! Budget! Budget! That’s why!

[@edward462]

They got robbed by Saban that show was a mega hit made millions on air billions if you count merch and they got pennies. If they all would have gone in for that raise they might have come out better replacing all of them with new characters at that time would have killed the show .

[@juanarteaga7652]

Para todo lo que resulto ser """la batalla legendaria""" en super megaforce realmente no valía la pena irse de irak

[@fanmaxis3004]

I bet if somehow ASJ did accept the smf offer. JDF wouldnt have been there😊

[@dbog5214]

I wouldn't say beast morphers was done right.

[@kevin084life]

1:00

[@KentPetersonmoney]

Wait Austin in the military had no idea. I imagine it's rare for people to go from acting to the military but not so rare the other way around.

[@jerseyheller2263]

$2000 dollars in return he would lose his security clearance for a government job with the military yeah he actually made the smart decision I support his decision

[@vginsprdsobepr9698]

Now Jason Frank is Dead and they never had the chance to reconcile.

[@itsrectimemedia]

I think Johnny Yong Bosch feels the same way. He and JDF had a falling out over the White Dragon project.

[@Lord_Bibulous]

I thought they were cordial with each other. They did appearances together for the reboot movie.

[@bacchusendo9032]

@@itsrectimemedia its so odd, but I think JDF could have been a somewhat of a polarizing figure for a few of his castmates. On his passing, ASJ said "its been no secrete that me and JDF weren't drinking buddies" or something...and then Christopher Khayman Lee said "me and JDF didn't see eye to eye...." Regardless, for me the Green Ranger will always be my fav one due to that undeniable charisma JDF had. He's the reason Green is my favorite color.

[@michaelsmiley15]

Today one when power rangers debuted no one had ever heard the Japanese version and they made millions of dollars on power rangers but the actors and actresses who played these characters have never been paid a fair amount of money

[@shinra358]

thats what i get paid doing deliveries for 2weeks 🤣

[@owynkolby8384]

I'M THE RAINBOW RANGER

[@zeejay-junejo]

I am glad he didnt come. SuperMegaSmack indeed, the show was an absolute disaster, a lot of pr fans just stopped watching pr after that.

[@Stumbo99]

The Fat Electrician has taught me one iron fast rule- don't mess with doc. Power rangers better be glad Austin is an upstanding enough guy to say no, because if he didn't he probably would've come with a platoon of grunts that would watch his back, drink, and fuck with the production people; and that's the optimistic possibility, more likely they might've planned a raid just to get their doc back. XD