Deadline are reporting that Power Rangers star Ludi Lin will be joining the new film as the character Murk. There’s no word on how large the part is, but the filming schedule would hardly prevent Lin from reprising his role as the Black Ranger in a sequel to this spring’s reboot. Of course, with the meager box office haul of the movie, a follow-up to Power Rangers is looking less and less likely. With that in mind, it’s probably good that Lin has boarded another potential franchise, as Aquaman could catapult the young star to newfound fame.

In the comics, Murk is a relatively new and small character. He debuted back in 2013’s Aquaman #7 as a military leader for Atlantis’ Men-of-War. As part of the first line of defense for the city, Murk is originally loyal to Orm, Aquaman’s brother. He soon joins the new king once Arthur Curry takes his place beneath the waves, but his connection to Orm doesn’t die. As Orm becomes the more villainous Ocean Master and seeks to usurp Aquaman’s throne, Murk ultimately sides with his former boss.

While Black Manta will be the main antagonist of Aquaman, Patrick Wilson’s Ocean Master will likely be set up as a future villain. As such, we could see Lin’s Murk forced to choose between two rulers. In the end, it may just be the soldier who helps turn over power to Orm in a future Aquaman storyline.

If the Jason Momoa film is a hit, DC will be eager to make a sequel. When they do, Lin could find himself playing a much more substantial role in the franchise. As Aquaman continues filming, we’ll likely learn a bit more about casting and story over the coming months, so stay tuned.

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