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Los Angeles Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
‘Legend of Zelda' live-action movie finds its Zelda and Link
The live-action 'Legend of Zelda' movie has found its stars. Legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, who's an executive producer on the film, announced Wednesday on X that Bo Bragason will portray Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will portray Link in Nintendo and Sony's film. Miyamoto created the hit video game series with Takashi Tezuka. British actor Bo Bragason is known for her roles in BBC One's 'Three Girls' and 'The Jetty,' as well as Disney+'s 'Renegade Nell' and the 2024 vampire comedy 'The Radleys.' Ainsworth, also from the U.K., voiced Pinocchio in Disney+'s live-action 'Pinocchio' in 2022 and played Miles in Netflix's 'The Haunting of Bly Manor.' He also stars in the Canadian series 'Son of a Critch' and 2025's 'Everything's Going to Be Great.' The actors' young ages — 21 and 16 — have sparked fan speculation that the film may draw from 'The Wind Waker' or 'Ocarina of Time' games, which feature Zelda and Link as teens. While initially slated for a March 2027 release, production delays have shifted the film's launch to May 7, 2027. The project is helmed by director Wes Ball, known for the 'Maze Runner' trilogy and 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.' A huge fan himself, Ball told Entertainment Weekly in late 2023 that he wanted to create something more akin to 'a live-action Miyazaki' than 'Lord of the Rings.' 'That wonder and whimsy that he brings to things, I would love to see something like that,' he told EW about the renowned Japanese animator. Avi Arad is also producing the film. The adaptation marks Nintendo's second big-screen foray after 2023's mega-sucessful 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.' The animated movie grossed about $1.4 billion worldwide.
CNN
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Leads confirmed for ‘Legend of Zelda' live-action movie
Nintendo has confirmed that Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play the lead characters in an upcoming live-action film based on the smash hit video game series 'The Legend of Zelda.' In a post on Nintendo's official X account, video game designer and film producer Shigeru Miyamoto said he was 'pleased to announce' that Bragason would play Zelda and Ainsworth would play Link. 'I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen,' the post reads. 'The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027. Thank you for your patience,' a follow-up post adds. English actress Bragason, 25, is best known for appearing in Disney+ series 'Renegade Nell' and BBC series 'Three Girls' and 'The Jetty.' Ainsworth, 16, is also English. He has appeared in TV series such as Netflix's 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' and the film 'Flora & Ulysses.' The classic 'Zelda' video game, first released by Nintendo in 1986, follows hero Link, who must defeat a pig-like monster named Ganon along his journey to rescue Zelda, the Princess of Hyrule, according to an official synopsis. The original game has been followed by at least 20 newer versions over almost four decades, the most recent being 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,' which was released last year. Miyamoto will co-produce the film along with Avi Arad, Chairman of Arad Productions Inc., according to a statement from Nintendo announcing the project in November 2023. Arad is a veteran film producer who has worked on many successful comic book movie franchises, including the various 'Spider-Man' films, as well as the 'Iron Man' and 'X-Men' movies. Wes Ball, best known for his work on 2024 movie 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' will direct the film, which will be co-financed by Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., the statement added.
CNN
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Leads confirmed for ‘Legend of Zelda' live-action movie
Nintendo has confirmed that Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play the lead characters in an upcoming live-action film based on the smash hit video game series 'The Legend of Zelda.' In a post on Nintendo's official X account, video game designer and film producer Shigeru Miyamoto said he was 'pleased to announce' that Bragason would play Zelda and Ainsworth would play Link. 'I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen,' the post reads. 'The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027. Thank you for your patience,' a follow-up post adds. English actress Bragason, 25, is best known for appearing in Disney+ series 'Renegade Nell' and BBC series 'Three Girls' and 'The Jetty.' Ainsworth, 16, is also English. He has appeared in TV series such as Netflix's 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' and the film 'Flora & Ulysses.' The classic 'Zelda' video game, first released by Nintendo in 1986, follows hero Link, who must defeat a pig-like monster named Ganon along his journey to rescue Zelda, the Princess of Hyrule, according to an official synopsis. The original game has been followed by at least 20 newer versions over almost four decades, the most recent being 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,' which was released last year. Miyamoto will co-produce the film along with Avi Arad, Chairman of Arad Productions Inc., according to a statement from Nintendo announcing the project in November 2023. Arad is a veteran film producer who has worked on many successful comic book movie franchises, including the various 'Spider-Man' films, as well as the 'Iron Man' and 'X-Men' movies. Wes Ball, best known for his work on 2024 movie 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' will direct the film, which will be co-financed by Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., the statement added.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bo Bragason, Benjamin Ainsworth as lead casting for Live action 'The Legend of Zelda' movie? Nintendo shares details
After the announcement of the live-action "The Legend of Zelda" movie couple of years ago, Nintendo producer Shigeru Miyamoto took to the company's social media accounts to finally reveal the actors playing Zelda and Link in this long-awaited film. Nintendo has officially revealed the two leading cast members in 'The Legend of Zelda' movie, both Link and Zelda finally having names attached to the roles. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Nintendo fellow and representative director Shigeru Miyamoto revealed the casting for Link and Zelda in the previously announced film. Nintendo icon Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed the major casting news, revealing that the upcoming Legend of Zelda live-action movie will be led by Renegade Nell star Bo Bragason as Zelda alongside The Sandman star Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Management Project Management Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Finance Data Science CXO Technology Data Analytics Digital Marketing Operations Management Public Policy Degree Product Management others MBA Others Data Science healthcare PGDM Leadership MCA Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details ALSO READ: 'You are with..': Melania's unexpected fiery response when asked if she was just with Donald Trump for money '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. — Nintendo (@Nintendo) The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027. Thank you for your patience," Nintendo said in an official statement. Live Events Who are Bragason and Ainsworth? English actor Bragason is known for her roles in the BBC One series 'Three Girls' and 'The Jetty,' as well as Disney+'s 'Renegade Nell.' Last year, she starred in Euros Lyn's vampire comedy film 'The Radleys.' Ainsworth, who is also English, was the voice of Pinocchio in Robert Zemeckis' live-action 'Pinocchio' and played Miles in the Netflix series 'The Haunting of Bly Manor.' He also stars in the Canadian comedy series 'Son of a Critch' and appeared in an episode of Netflix's 'The Sandman.' ALSO READ: 'Playing around with Fed can...': JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon gives message to Trump at earnings call of the America's biggest bank It was in 2023 when Nintendo announced a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda and said it would be produced in partnership with Sony Pictures. Nintendo will cover more than 50% of the financing and Sony will handle the worldwide theatrical distribution. Wes Ball, famed for directing The Maze Runner series and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes- to picked to direct the movie. The project is being produced by Legend of Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto, Spider-Man producer Avi Arad, and frequent collaborator Joe Hartwick Jr. 'This is Miyamoto. I have been working on the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda for many years now with Avi Arad-san, who has produced many mega hit films,' Miyamoto said in a statement on X a couple of years ago. 'I have asked Avi-san to produce this film with me, and we have now officially started the development of the film with Nintendo itself heavily involved in the production. It will take time until its completion, but I hope you look forward to seeing it.' ALSO READ: Heat advisory issued for New York, temperatures expected to skyrocket in several counties : Check tips to stay safe Earlier this year, Nintendo revealed a release date of March 26, 2027, via the Nintendo Today app. However, that date was soon pushed back. In an update last month, Nintendo confirmed a new release date: May 7, 2027. Miyamoto reiterated the revised date in a post on X earlier today. As of now, no plot details have been shared, leaving fans to speculate about the film's direction. Some believe it could adapt The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — the franchise's most successful installment and a crown jewel of the Nintendo Switch library — while others hope the movie will forge its own, original storyline within the Zelda universe.
