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Daily Record
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Where you've seen Bo Bragason before as new Legend of Zelda live-action movie cast revealed
Where you've seen Bo Bragason before as new Legend of Zelda live-action movie cast revealed The highly anticipated film is set to be released in May 2027 Bo Bragason will play Princess Zelda in the new live action film (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage ) Bo Bragason has been cast as Princess Zelda in the latest live action Legend of Zelda remake, but who exactly is the young star ?Excitement continues to build for The Legend of Zelda fans as they patiently wait for the live action film to be released. Nintendo previously announced it would collaborate with Sony Pictures on a live action rendition of the series. Announced back in 2023, the motion picture was slated to premiere in early 2027, and will be directed by Wes Ball, well known for his work on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. And fans cannot wait. Bo started her career as a child actor (Image:) Now, there has been a huge update as two young British actors have been cast in leading roles. Bo Bragason, 21, will play Princess Zelda, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, 16, will play the role of Link. The film also has an official release date of May 7, 2027. Announcing the news on X (formerly known as Twitter), Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto said: "This is Miyamoto. Article continues below "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. "The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027. Thank you for your patience. (2/2)" As a result, fans have had their say as one person wrote: "Beyond excited!! I've been waiting for this movie since I was a kid. "I think this will be our lord of the rings." Another added: "Good casting so far. "The boy just needs to dye his hair to play Link." Content cannot be displayed without consent Who is Bo Bragason and where have you seen her before? Bo is British actress born in West Sussex in Chinchester in 2001. According to reports, Bo spent some of her childhood living abroad before the family returned to the UK in Cheshire, where her acting career kicked off. On Instagram, the star has over 17,000 followers and often shares selfies of herself or stills and clips from her latest projects. With just 44 posts, she is yet to share the news of the casting on her own Instagram as of yet, but fans are already commenting on her posts that she is the "perfect choice". According to IMDB, Bo is 5′ 7½″ tall and can speak French after spending time in France as a child. Fans may recognise Bo Bragason from her roles on TV. Bo started her career as a child actor with her first role being in miniseries Three Girls where she was just 13 years old, playing Rachel Winshaw. She has also been seen in BBC drama the Jetty. Moreover, horror fans may additionally recognise her from her appearances in films like Censor as well as The Radleys. But it was in 2024 that the star landed a major role, being cast as Roxy Trotter in Prime Video's Renegade Nell in 2024 where she appeared in all episodes. Bo Bragason played Roxy in The Ballad Of Renegade Nell (Image: Robert Viglasky/Disney+ © 2022. ) Now, the 21-year-old will take leading role as Princess Zelda, arguably her highest profile role yet. Fans will also recognise Benjamin Evan Ainsworth from his role as Mile in Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor as well as being the voice of Pinocchio in Disney's live action remake. The Legend of Zelda' series debuted in 1986, thanks to Japanese game designers Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. It has been captivating gamers ever since with adventures through the mythical land of Hyrule, where Princess Zelda helps to battle for the salvation of her realm alongside Link. This will be the first attempt to make a Zelda film, however there was an animated TV series in 1989. While details remain under wraps regarding which game narrative will inspire the film, anticipation is undeniably high amongst fans. Article continues below The Legend of Zelda film will be released on May 7, 2027.
The Age
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Age
Central Coast enters race for Sydney's next film studio with $230m plan
A 30-hectare site south of Gosford has emerged as a potential new home for Sydney's screen and television sector, one week after the NSW government put $100 million on the table to begin the hunt for the city's second film studio. Along with inner city Redfern, Oran Park and Silverwater in the west, it brings to four the number of locations vying to house much-needed new sound stages and screen production facilities for Australia's gateway screen capital. The proposed Central Coast site lies one kilometre off the M1 Motorway, on cleared land currently used as an equine facility. It sits beside Glenworth Valley, where Disney, lessee of nine studios at Moore Park, filmed outdoor scenes for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Central Coast Studios Pty Ltd directors Heath Bonnefin and Craig Giles lodged initial plans for their complex with the NSW Department of Planning in February and are seeking state-significant development status. As a working screenwriter and assistant director, Giles said he had seen first-hand the demand for purpose-built production infrastructure in NSW, particularly within Greater Sydney. Loading 'This facility has the potential to draw major international productions back to NSW – productions that are already choosing Queensland or Victoria because the infrastructure and incentives are better,' he said. 'This precinct is about fixing that gap and unlocking a new era for the state's screen sector.' A call-out for expressions of interest in the government's $100 million investment is expected to occur in coming months, as the location, demand and optimal spread of screen facilities are further refined.
Sydney Morning Herald
21-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Central Coast enters race for Sydney's next film studio with $230m plan
A 30-hectare site south of Gosford has emerged as a potential new home for Sydney's screen and television sector, one week after the NSW government put $100 million on the table to begin the hunt for the city's second film studio. Along with inner city Redfern, Oran Park and Silverwater in the west, it brings to four the number of locations vying to house much-needed new sound stages and screen production facilities for Australia's gateway screen capital. The proposed Central Coast site lies one kilometre off the M1 Motorway, on cleared land currently used as an equine facility. It sits beside Glenworth Valley, where Disney, lessee of nine studios at Moore Park, filmed outdoor scenes for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Central Coast Studios Pty Ltd directors Heath Bonnefin and Craig Giles lodged initial plans for their complex with the NSW Department of Planning in February and are seeking state-significant development status. As a working screenwriter and assistant director, Giles said he had seen first-hand the demand for purpose-built production infrastructure in NSW, particularly within Greater Sydney. Loading 'This facility has the potential to draw major international productions back to NSW – productions that are already choosing Queensland or Victoria because the infrastructure and incentives are better,' he said. 'This precinct is about fixing that gap and unlocking a new era for the state's screen sector.' A call-out for expressions of interest in the government's $100 million investment is expected to occur in coming months, as the location, demand and optimal spread of screen facilities are further refined.
Tom's Guide
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Nintendo delays live-action 'Zelda' movie — here's when it'll now hit theaters
With the Switch 2 launch finally here, Nintendo fans have plenty to celebrate. But the wait is still on for the upcoming live-action "The Legend of Zelda" movie, and unfortunately, it just got a little longer. The film's been delayed until May 7, 2027, slipping past its initial March 26, 2027, release date that Nintendo announced earlier this year. Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of The Legend of Zelda franchise, cited "production reasons" for the delay, but didn't offer much detail. "For production reasons, we are changing the release date of the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda to May 7, 2027," Miyamoto said Monday on X (formerly Twitter). "It will be some weeks later than the release timing we originally announced, and we will take the extra time to make the film as good as it can be. Thank you for your patience." This is Miyamoto. For production reasons, we are changing the release date of the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda to May 7, 2027. It will be some weeks later than the release timing we originally announced, and we will take the extra time to make the film as good as it…June 9, 2025 Hollywood movies get delayed all the time, especially when we're this far out, so it's not surprising to see it get pushed back. And a few weeks isn't that long as far as delays go. The live-action adaptation of the "The Legend of Zelda" series is part of Nintendo's broader push to expand beyond video games into films and theme parks. The initiative saw huge success with 2023's animated "Super Mario Bros. Movie," which grossed over $1 billion at the box office. A sequel remains on track for April 2026. Much remains under wraps about the upcoming live-action "The Legend of Zelda" movie. It was initially announced in November 2023, and Nintendo's revealed precious little information since. Here's what we do know: The film is a co-production between Nintendo and Sony Pictures with "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" and "Maze Runner" director Wes Ball at the helm. Ball hasn't specified if the movie will be adapted from any particular game in the series, but he told Entertainment Weekly he's aiming for a look that's like "live-action Miyazaki." Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Miyamoto will serve as producer along with Marvel veteran Avi Arad. In March, Nintendo showed off a logo for the film with the previously scheduled premiere date. There's been no word yet on casting details, so who will be playing Link, Zelda, or any other characters who show up remains a big question mark. When it does hit theaters, it'll be entering a veritable golden age of video game adaptations, including shows like "The Last of Us" (which just wrapped up season 2) and "Fallout" as well as the "Sonic the Hedgehog" films. Here's hoping "The Legend of Zelda" live-action adaptation ends up among their ranks, and we don't have another "Borderlands" on our hands.
Engadget
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Nintendo delays The Legend of Zelda movie
You'll have to wait a little longer for The Legend of Zelda movie. Nintendo said on Monday that the film's new release date is May 7, 2027. That's six weeks later than the slot it announced earlier this year. The company attributed the rescheduling to production delays. "This is Miyamoto," Nintendo's announcement post began. "For production reasons, we are changing the release date of the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda to May 7, 2027. It will be some weeks later than the release timing we originally announced, and we will take the extra time to make the film as good as it can be. Thank you for your patience." Director Wes Ball in 2024 (Reddit) We don't know much about the movie yet. Its director (Wes Ball) and screenwriter (T.S. Nowlin) are both known for The Maze Runner trilogy. Ball also worked on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes , the fourth installment in the modern reboots. In 2023, Ball suggested that the film could have an anime influence. He described it as "this awesome fantasy-adventure movie that isn't like Lord of the Rings, it's its own thing. I've always said, I would love to see a live-action Miyazaki. That wonder and whimsy that he brings to things, I would love to see something like that."
