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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Trans Zelda? Hunter Schafer Casting Rumor Sparks Queer Joy Across the Internet
Call your Kokiri cousins and blow the Ocarina of Time, because the internet just exploded with Triforce-sized hype. In what may go down as one of the most deliciously nerdy casting rumors of the decade, Hunter Schafer the ethereal, otherworldly star of Euphoria, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and the upcoming Blade Runner 2099 series is reportedly being eyed to play Princess Zelda in the long-awaited Legend of Zelda live-action film. That's right. The rumored casting was dropped by industry insider Daniel Richtman, and while he's been a bit of a Gossip Stone in the past (some hits, some misses), this time? Fans are hoping it's the real deal. The rumor was first spotlighted by Screen Time, and now every enchanted bottle in the fandom is rattling with excitement. Within minutes of the rumor hitting social media, Twitter turned into Hyrule Town Square. The people did not just react. They transformed into sages of validation. 'She looks just like Zelda that's actually perfect,' one fan tweeted, probably while clutching their Master Sword in joy. 'I swear to God if they cast a man as princess Zelda I will riot,' another declared, invoking the wrath of Din herself. 'Literally the most perfect candidate but they won't want her to play Zelda,' lamented a prophet of fan-casting history. 'Please lord almighty I hate the idea of live action Zelda but she would actually save the movie,' one fan admitted with honesty we rarely see on the timeline. 'I do not care what a bunch of phobic assholes have to say, she literally looks like Zelda and would be perfect,' wrote another, defending their queen like a true member of the Sheikah tribe. 'The comments are making me so mad she literally is Zelda. Like she looks exactly like I'd imagine Zelda looking IRL,' someone else echoed, probably shouting it at the Moon. 'If Zelda is played by a trans woman, I will be so, so happy,' said another tweet that's now being embroidered on tunics across the fandom. Hunter Schafer as Zelda didn't spawn from a random Cucco attack. It's been building. Fans have been dreaming of this match-up since 2022, long before the live-action movie was confirmed. In fact, Schafer herself caught wind of the fan-casting and responded with the purest, nerdiest love. 'That would be so cool. I love the game, personally. I played it as a kid and I still play it now. Who knows! That would be pretty cool,' she said, giving the fandom the green light to completely lose their minds. In 2024, Schafer was featured in a Vogue photoshoot casually holding a Nintendo Switch like it was a royal artifact. Coincidence? The Zelda stans didn't think so. It became another breadcrumb in the Schafer-as-Zelda prophecy. Let's not forget. Nintendo officially confirmed the Legend of Zelda live-action movie in 2023 in collaboration with Sony Pictures. It is being produced by Avi Arad, the man behind the Spider-Man and Uncharted movies, and it is already facing massive pressure to get casting right. No official casting announcements have been made yet, but we know that the studio is reportedly seeking a younger actor for Link, with Walker Scobell (of The Adam Project and Percy Jackson) being the type they are circling like a Poe in a graveyard. Meanwhile, Tom Holland's name remains on everyone's lips for reasons that defy logic, gravity, and possibly good taste. But Schafer as Zelda? This is a casting that makes sense both narratively and visually. She's got the ethereal beauty, the royal poise, and the kind of quiet magical energy that makes you believe she could literally shatter a Moblin with one glance. Let's not kid ourselves. Hunter Schafer has range. She's already brought nuance and mysticism to roles in Euphoria and Hunger Games. And with the Blade Runner universe on her horizon, she's proving she can handle high-concept genre storytelling with ease. The idea of her playing Zelda, a character who has juggled princesshood, wisdom, combat, reincarnation, and secret Sheik alter-egos, is not just a perfect fit. It's a natural evolution of her career. Twitter, sorry, X, is currently glowing like the Sacred Realm with queer joy. The idea of Schafer, a trans woman, stepping into the royal boots of Zelda isn't just progressive. It feels right. It's in keeping with the androgynous beauty of the series itself. One fan posted what might be the truest words ever typed: 'Just like the games, Link is gonna look more feminine than Zelda. 10/10 casting.' Others echoed a clear truth. If Schafer doesn't get cast, the backlash will be real. 'NO WAY…I would love if she played Zelda but know how toxic this world is she won't be cast,' another wrote, touching on the bitter reality of trans representation in mainstream Hollywood. 'She's been my pick for Zelda for years. I really hope this is true and she gets to be casted!' declared one final fan, summing up the entire fandom's collective hope. The casting of Princess Zelda in live-action is not just a geeky decision. It's a cultural one. And with Schafer, Nintendo and Sony have the chance to not only please their loyal fans, but make history. She's not a token. She's not a 'statement.' She's just the most logical and most exciting choice for a character that has meant so much to generations of gamers, especially queer ones. Until the Master Sword drops and official casting is announced, we'll be here, in our Deku Tree-decorated bunkers, waiting, dreaming, refreshing timelines, and praying to Nayru. Because honestly? She is Zelda. The post A Trans Zelda? Hunter Schafer Casting Rumor Sparks Queer Joy Across the Internet appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More.
Scoop
22-04-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Meatworks And Council Clam Up Over West Coast Effluent Breach
Article – Lois Williams – Local Democracy Reporter The company told the council this month that it had exceeded that limit on April 7. But it has declined to answer further questions about why it was unable to stick to the consented limit. The owners of the Kokiri meatworks are refusing to answer questions about the latest breach of its resource consent while the matter is under investigation by the West Coast Regional Council. ANZCO Foods Ltd was prosecuted by the council and fined $60,000 in the Greymouth District Court this month for submitting false and misleading monitoring reports about its effluent discharges. Kokiri is permitted to release 6,100 cubic metres of wastewater a day from its oxidation pond into the Arnold River. The effluent includes wastewater from toilets, stock wash-down facilities and the plant itself. The company told the council this month that it had exceeded that limit on April 7. But it has declined to answer further questions about why it was unable to stick to the consented limit. LDR asked the company how the excess effluent release happened, whether the oxidation pond flooded and whether it had plans to enlarge its system or take other steps to avoid repeats. In court, the company said its previous misreporting was down to 'a serious lapse of judgement' by one employee and it had new systems in place to ensure accurate monitoring and reporting. LDR has asked if that meant Kokiri would simply do a better job of reporting its consent breaches in future rather than take steps to prevent them. The company's communications manager Janet Wright responded: 'The event you're inquiring about is an open event with the Regional Council and as such we're unable to comment on it.' The Regional Council has declined to say by how much Kokiri exceeded its allowable effluent discharge on April 7, because it is in the throes of investigating the breach. The council did say that its records showed the company had exceeded counts in its releases three times between 2017 and 2023. LDR has asked under the LGOIMA (Official Information Act) whether the West Coast Regional Council will review the conditions of Kokiri's resource consent. – LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Scoop
22-04-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Meatworks And Council Clam Up Over West Coast Effluent Breach
The owners of the Kokiri meatworks are refusing to answer questions about the latest breach of its resource consent while the matter is under investigation by the West Coast Regional Council. ANZCO Foods Ltd was prosecuted by the council and fined $60,000 in the Greymouth District Court this month for submitting false and misleading monitoring reports about its effluent discharges. Kokiri is permitted to release 6,100 cubic metres of wastewater a day from its oxidation pond into the Arnold River. The effluent includes wastewater from toilets, stock wash-down facilities and the plant itself. The company told the council this month that it had exceeded that limit on April 7. But it has declined to answer further questions about why it was unable to stick to the consented limit. LDR asked the company how the excess effluent release happened, whether the oxidation pond flooded and whether it had plans to enlarge its system or take other steps to avoid repeats. In court, the company said its previous misreporting was down to "a serious lapse of judgement" by one employee and it had new systems in place to ensure accurate monitoring and reporting. LDR has asked if that meant Kokiri would simply do a better job of reporting its consent breaches in future rather than take steps to prevent them. The company's communications manager Janet Wright responded: 'The event you're inquiring about is an open event with the Regional Council and as such we're unable to comment on it.' The Regional Council has declined to say by how much Kokiri exceeded its allowable effluent discharge on April 7, because it is in the throes of investigating the breach. The council did say that its records showed the company had exceeded counts in its releases three times between 2017 and 2023. LDR has asked under the LGOIMA (Official Information Act) whether the West Coast Regional Council will review the conditions of Kokiri's resource consent. - LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
