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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nintendo confirms actors playing lead roles in 'The Legend of Zelda' live-action movie
Nintendo has announced the actors who have been cast as the two lead roles for the upcoming live-action film based on the "The Legend of Zelda" video game franchise. will portray Link, while Bo Bragason has been cast as Princess Zelda in the upcoming movie. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the "Zelda" video games, Link is typically the main character, whose quest involves saving the kingdom of Hyrule from the antagonist Ganon. However, some game iterations have allowed players to control Princess Zelda. It's important to note that Ainsworth's previous roles include Miles Wingrave in Netflix's "The Haunting of Bly Manor" and voicing Pinocchio in Disney's 2022 live-action film. Meanwhile, Bragason has appeared in series such as Disney+'s "Renegade Nell" and the British drama "The Jetty." According to a report by USA Today, both casting selections feature relatively lesser-known actors compared to some of the fan-favourite suggestions. Notably, "Euphoria" star Hunter Schafer was a widely popular choice among fans to portray Zelda, the report claims. Nintendo's 'The Legend of Zelda' live-action movie: What we know so far The Legend of Zelda movie is expected to be the next major Nintendo game adaptation following the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which earned over $1.3 billion globally and became the second highest-grossing film of 2023, just behind Barbie. A sequel to Mario is also in the works and scheduled for release in 2026. Unlike the animated Mario film, Zelda will be a live-action adaptation. The movie is being directed by Wes Ball, known for the Maze Runner trilogy and 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Ball has long expressed his desire to direct a Zelda movie, even posting back in 2010 on the social media platform X (then Twitter). ' Since I could never even hope to have the chance to direct it .. . the next big (motion capture) 'Avatar'-like movie should be ... THE LEGEND OF ZELDA,' he wrote.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Live-Action Movie Casts Link and Zelda, Alas Hunter Schafer Not Involved
A live-action The Legend of Zelda movie has been a long time in the making. It has been a number one request from fans for years. We learned about the movie was actually happening all the way back in 2023. And, of course, the number one question that followed the announcement was, 'Who would play Link and Zelda in the live-action movie?' But we received no word about casting, leaving plenty of room for speculation… Until now. The live-action The Legend of Zelda movie has finally cast its Link and Zelda. Interestingly enough, despite many high-profile names being tossed around, the live-action Zelda movie has gone with two relatively unknown actors. Let's take a look at who has been cast. Who Will Play Link in the Live-Action Movie? Although his name isn't in the title, our hero Link is an important character. In the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, Link will be played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth might be best known to Nerdist readers as the creepy kid from Mike Flanagan's Netflix show, The Haunting of Bly Manor. Now, he'll be much less eerie and much more epic as he takes on maybe the most iconic video game leading man ever, Link. We can see the vision in this The Legend of Zelda live-action movie casting choice. Who Will Play Princess Zelda in the Live-Action Movie? The Legend of Zelda fans REALLY hoped that Hunter Schafer would play Princess Zelda in the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. And we must admit, casting Hunter Schafer would have been a really perfect decision. Schafer is super talented, and we'd have loved to see a transgender person cast in such a high-profile role. But, alas, it was not to be. The Legend of Zelda has instead cast Bo Bragason as its live-action Princess Zelda. You might know Bragason from Disney+'s Renegade Nell, and we're excited to see what she can do. Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto Is Excited By the Link and Zelda Casting for Movie Nintendo Head Shigeru Miyamoto shared some words of praise for the this duo on social media. He noted, '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. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027. Thank you for your patience.' Well, if this The Legend of Zelda live-action movie casting decision is good enough for Shigeru Miyamoto, we suppose it's good enough for us. More About the Upcoming Movie So far, we know that The Legend of Zelda will release on May 7, 2027. It will be directed by Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Wes Ball. We don't know much about the plot of The Legend of Zelda yet, but we assume it will follow the story of Link and Zelda as they battle evils across the kingdom. Solve the daily Crossword
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
Nintendo announces stars of live-action 'The Legend of Zelda' movie
Nintendo has cast its top-billed stars for the upcoming live-action "The Legend of Zelda" movie. In a statement shared to X on Wednesday, Nintendo director Shigeru Miyamoto said the iconic characters Link and Princess Zelda would be played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason, respectively. "I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen," he said. "The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027. Thank you for your patience." Link is the central protagonist of the hit video game series, who is tasked with saving his kingdom and helping Zelda, the Hylian princess of Hyrule. Sixteen-year-old Ainsworth previously voiced Pinocchio opposite Tom Hanks in the 2022 Disney live-action adaptation of "Pinocchio" and starred as Miles Wingrave in "The Haunting of Bly Manor" on Netflix. English actress Bragason, 20, previously appeared in the British series "Three Girls" and "The Jetty," as well as "Renegade Nell" on Disney+ and the 2024 British comedy horror film "The Radleys" alongside Damian Lewis and Kelly Macdonald. "The Legend of Zelda" is set to hit theaters on May 7, 2027.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
It's official! Nintendo reveals the stars playing Link and Zelda in live-action movie
Nintendo fans, your patience is finally paying off. Following months of speculation, the iconic gaming giant has revealed the actors who will play Link and Zelda in the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda film. Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto made the announcement, and it is official now. Who are the stars bringing Link and Zelda to life? The film, directed by Wes Ball and co-produced with Sony, promises to be a grounded, cinematic experience inspired by the popular fantasy video game franchise. Nintendo has confirmed Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link for the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda film. Shigeru Miyamoto stated that he was "very much looking forward" to seeing the two in the iconic lead roles of the series. '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,' he wrote on X, as per a report by IGN. Bo Bragason, 21, has previously starred in the BBC crime drama adaptation The Jetty and the fantasy adventure series Renegade Nell on Netflix. Although Ainsworth is only 16 years old, he has a few roles under his belt, most notably in the horror Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manor, as per a report. Live Events The actors in today's picture appear to be dressed in some kind of costume for their parts, and Bragason's blue dress is similar to the color she wears in Breath of the Wild. In contrast, Ainsworth is dressed in what looks to be a dark green tunic. Miyamoto and former Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad are producing Nintendo's live-action movie, The Legend of Zelda. The film will be co-financed by Nintendo and distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Wes Ball, who directed Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is writing the screenplay, and Derek Connolly is writing Jurassic World. ALSO READ: National Hot Dog Day 2025: The juiciest free and bargain deals happening on July 16 When will the film hit theaters? The movie's March 2027 release date was moved to May 7, 2027, which was also the day that Marvel was supposed to release Avengers: Secret Wars. For production purposes, this modification allowed the movie to take more time to be as good as it could be. Nintendo has not disclosed any information regarding the plot or setting of The Legend of Zelda, which is less than two years before it opens in theaters. What's the vision behind the new Zelda movie? The film should feel "grounded" and "real" and satisfy people's deepest desires, according to director Wes Ball. He wants the movie to feel whimsical, cool, serious, and enjoyable. In 2026, Nintendo's big-screen ambitions will continue with the release of an animated Donkey Kong spin-off and a sequel to the Super Mario Bros. movie, as per a report by IGN. FAQs Who plays Link and Zelda in the new Zelda film? Bo Bragason will play both Zelda and Benjamin. The actor Evan Ainsworth will play Link. When does the Legend of Zelda movie come out? It is set to open in theaters on May 7, 2027.
Digital Trends
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Nintendo confirms the actors saving Hyrule in the live-action Legend of Zelda film
After months of speculation, Nintendo has finally confirmed the two actors for the lead roles in the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda film: Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. The casting choices were announced this morning by Shigeru Miyamoto, who said that he is 'very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.' The announcement also reiterated a release date of May 7, 2027. Nintendo announced the new release date last month. Originally slated for a March 2027 release, that would have put it in direct competition with 'Avengers: Secret Wars' (which has also been delayed now). Recommended Videos Ainsworth is a relative newcomer to the silver screen with only a small number of roles under his belt, although it is worth noting he appeared in the Netflix hit 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' and in 2022's 'Pinocchio.' 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) — 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) July 16, 2025 Bo Bragason has a bit of experience portraying royalty with her role as Queen Gunhild in 'King and Conqueror,' and she's also known for playing Roxy in the 2024 TV series 'Renegade Nell.' The casting announcements are some of the most solid information we have so far on the film. Nintendo hasn't revealed anything about the story or setting, although it's a reasonable guess that it will take place somewhere in Hyrule (unless, of course, they push us down a hole in a tree and the movie is set in Termina.) Direct Wes Ball knows the importance of the task he's been given. In an interview with Total Film, he wrote, 'I've been thinking about it for a long freakin' time, of how cool a Zelda movie would be… I want to fulfil people's greatest desires. I know it's important, this [Zelda] franchise, to people and I want it to be a serious movie. A real movie that can give people an escape.' Fans remain hesitant about the news. Given the history of live-action video game films, that's no surprise. There's no word on whether the film will be an adaptation of a previous game or a unique story, so stay tuned for more details.
