Legend of Zelda live-action finds its Zelda and Link ahead of 2027 theatrical release
This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/KA5XW3lwul — 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) July 16, 2025
Nintendo icon Shigeru Miyamoto revealed the casting on July 16 via a social media post, writing, 'I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.' The announcement included first-look images of the actors in costume, giving fans an early glimpse at how the beloved characters will be brought to life.
Bragason, an English actress, is known for her work in BBC One's Three Girls, The Jetty, and Disney+'s Renegade Nell. She also starred in the 2024 vampire comedy The Radleys.
Ainsworth, also English, voiced Pinocchio in Robert Zemeckis' live-action adaptation and played Miles in Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor. He currently stars in the Canadian sitcom Son of a Critch and appeared in The Sandman.
The film is being directed by Wes Ball, known for The Maze Runner trilogy and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Producers include Miyamoto and veteran filmmaker Avi Arad. Originally scheduled for a March 2027 release, the film will now debut in theaters on May 7, 2027, due to production adjustments.
Following the blockbuster success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, expectations are high for The Legend of Zelda, which marks Nintendo's next major venture into cinematic adaptations—this time with Sony.
The film promises to bring the world of Hyrule to life like never before, offering a fresh take on the beloved lore for fans around the world.
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