3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth cast as Zelda and Link in Nintendo's new live-action Legend of Zelda film
Nintendo just pulled a Master Sword-level reveal: the legendary Princess Zelda and courageous Link have finally been cast for the highly anticipated live-action Legend of Zelda movie. British actors Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will step into the iconic roles, and yes, the internet is collectively losing it.
宮本です。「ゼルダの伝説」の実写映画は、ゼルダ役をBo Bragasonさん、リンク役をBenjamin Evan Ainsworthさんに演じていただくことになりました。おふたりの出演が今から楽しみです。「ゼルダの伝説」実写映画は2027年5⽉7⽇に劇場公開予定です。もうしばらくお待ちください。
Meet the new Zelda and Link!
Fans got their first official peek via a social media post on Wednesday, when Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto personally announced the casting news along with some stunning first-look photos that feel straight out of Hyrule itself. While Miyamoto kept things respectful and brief, the excitement in the fandom is absolutely off the charts.
Bo Bragason has been cast as Zelda in the live-action 'LEGEND OF ZELDA' movie.
Who are Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth?
Bo Bragason, who's known for her performances in Three Girls, The Jetty, and Disney+'s Renegade Nell, is stepping into the royal boots of Zelda. Most recently, she starred in the vampire comedy The Radleys, proving she can handle quirky fantasy with ease.
As for Link, say hello to Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, the voice of Pinocchio in Robert Zemeckis' live-action remake and a familiar face from Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor. He's also had stints in The Sandman and the Canadian sitcom Son of a Critch. With that résumé, he's more than ready to take on the Hero of Time mantle.
Release date, director, and what's next
Originally set to drop in March 2027, the film has now been pushed to May 7, 2027. Miyamoto previously noted the delay was due to 'production reasons,' which could honestly mean anything in the world of Hollywood magic and rupee-counting budgets.
The movie is being helmed by Wes Ball, the director behind The Maze Runner trilogy and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. With production powerhouse Avi Arad also on board, expectations are through the ceiling, and possibly into the Sacred Realm.
Can it beat Super Mario Bros. at the box office?
After the Super Mario Bros. movie crushed it for Universal and Illumination, all eyes are now on Zelda to do the same for Sony. Will this fantasy epic be the next video game adaptation to rule them all? Well, if the casting buzz is anything to go by… it just might.
