With GMA Network’s recent actors’ reveal for the Filipino live-action adaptation, Voltes V: Legacy, Netizens reacted positively with the Kapuso Network’s casting choices.
Recently, GMA Network announced the first three actors to take on iconic roles in the Voltes V franchise.
Radson Flores will take on the character of Mark Gordon. Then, Matt Lozano is Big Bert. Finally, Raphael Landicho will be Little Jon.
After that the reveal, Netizens took to Twitter to praise the casting choices of the Kapuso Network. They lauded the network’s effort in giving career breaks and opportunities for new artists.
A Netizen congratulated the three for bagging the roles. He also highlighted the big break that the actor has received.
Ang swerte talaga ni Radson. Big break sa career niya 'to. Congrats for bagging the role! Congrats din kay Matt at Raphael!
Voltes V Legacy#VoltesVLegacy#V5MarkBigBertLittleJon
— Apple (@guiguiron) February 8, 2021
The Netizen praised the network for casting new actors for the iconic roles. He also hopes that the CGI lives up to the hype.
Sheeems. Voltes V: Legacy is giving me the thrill and excitement. I liked that they didn't cast those who are considered big names. New faces, fresh start and can hype up curiosity. I just hope the CGI won't disappoint. #letsvoltin#voltesv
— Hinata (@hinataaaaa56) February 8, 2021
Then, the Netizen congratulated Radson for the big break, noting the actor’s Starstruck days.
OMG @radsonflores, I LOVE YOU! CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS BIG BREAK OF YOURS SA #VOLTESV! CONGRATULATIONS RADSON, Supporting you all the way since Starstruck days 💛✨
— REY (@whereareyourey) February 8, 2021
Congratulations, Radiiii! Ang saya ko talagaaa. Love youuu ❤️❤️❤️
My Mark Gordon#V5LegacyCastRevealFEB8#V5MarkBigBertLittleJon @radsonflores | Radson Flores
VOLTES V LEGACY pic.twitter.com/OISNBc4549— Kim (@kapusongkim) February 8, 2021
On the other hand, these Netizens congratulated Matt for the iconic role of Big Bert.
Wow, ang perfect ni Matt for Big Bert!!!
Voltes V Legacy#V5MarkBigBertLittleJon#VoltesVLegacy
— Apple (@guiguiron) February 8, 2021
Matt Lozano Bilang Big Bert on Voltes V Ph, Voltes Fiver #V5MarkBigBertLittleJon
KapusoBrigade@MulawinBatalion pic.twitter.com/FxSzAk1S92— A N N E (@annegahulin) February 8, 2021
Finally, these netizens congratulated Randolph for getting the role of Little Jon.
https://twitter.com/pauxlandicho/status/1358792920342536193
our Andrei este Raphael Landicho is Little Jon!
Voltes V Legacy #V5MarkBigBertLittleJon #V5LegacyCastRevealFEB8 pic.twitter.com/opBoR3f3k7
— choolie one (@stanjulessj) February 8, 2021
Voltes V is a Japanese anime series produced by Toei Animation and Nippon Sunrise that aired from 4 June 1977 to 25 March 1978.
GMA Network acquired the rights to remake a live-action adaptation of Voltes V through Telesuccess Productions, Toei’s Philippine-based licensing company.
GMA-7 released the official trailer for Voltes V: Legacy in 2020 during GMA’s New Year Countdown. The second trailer came out on 14 January 2021.