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The Legend of Zelda film casts two young actors as co-leads Link and Princess Zelda
Don't miss out on the headlines from Upcoming Movies. Followed categories will be added to My News. Two young British actors have been cast as the leads for one of the most challenging film adaptations attempted in recent years. Buoyed by the reception of The Super Mario Bros Movie in 2023, and having witnessed the popularity of A Minecraft Movie earlier this year, Nintendo is now seeking similar success by turning its celebrated video game series The Legend of Zelda into a movie too. It's the first attempt to adapt Zelda since an ill-fated animated TV series back in 1989, which was not at all well received. All involved will be hoping for better results now. So, the lead actors. Twenty-one-year-old Bo Bragason, best known for her role in the Disney+ show Renegade Nell, has been cast as the titular Princess Zelda. Bo Bragason at the London premiere for Renegade Nell back in March. Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage A version of Princess Zelda from the game Skyward Sword. Bragason also has credits to her name from TV series Three Girls and The Jetty, plus horror films Censor and The Radleys. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who was the voice of Pinocchio in Disney's 2022 live-action remake of the children's classic, will play the sword-wielding hero Link. His credits also include The Haunting of Bly Manor, All Fun and Games and Everything's Going to Be Great. Ainsworth is facing a rather unique challenge, and so are the writers who will come up with his lines. He's playing a character who, famously, never talks in the game series. At all. Link's only vocalisations are grunts, sighs and other non-verbal noises. It's about as unadaptable a character, for the big screen, as you could imagine. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth at the Canadian Screen Awards last year. Picture: Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic One version of Link, in the game Ocarina of Time, back in the 1990s. Picture: Nintendo And a more recent iteration, from Tears of the Kingdom. Picture: Nintendo Nintendo's legendary game director Shigeru Miyamoto announced the double-casting on social media, voicing his excitement. '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,' he said. 'The film is scheduled to be released in theatres on May 7, 2027. Thank you for your patience,' Miyamoto added. The film is still awaiting its villain. In most of the Zelda games, Link and Zelda go up against a power-hungry demon king called Ganon, or Ganondorf. The director attached to the project is Wes Ball, whom you'd know from The Maze Runner, which adapted the young adult novel of the same name, and The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the fourth film in that series. 'I've been thinking about it for a long freakin' time, how cool a Zelda movie would be,' Ball told Total Film last year. 'I want to fulfil people's greatest desires. I know it's important, this franchise, to people and I want it to be a serious movie. A real movie that can give people an escape. 'That's the thing I want to try to create. It's got to feel like something real. Something serious and cool, but fun and whimsical.' Originally published as The Legend of Zelda film casts two young actors as co-leads Link and Princess Zelda
New York Post
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Jennifer Lopez declares she's ‘done' with marriage after four divorces: ‘I've tried that a few times'
She's gonna be alright. Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she's not looking to say 'I do' ever again after racking up four failed marriage under her belt. The 'On the Floor' hitmaker, 55, addressed her thoughts on marriage during a live performance for her 'Up All Night' tour in Europe, where a fan held up that sign that read, 'J Lo, marry me?' Advertisement 6 Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she's not looking to say 'I do' ever again after racking up four failed marriage under her belt. GTRES / BACKGRID 'I think I'm done with that,' she quipped, per a fan video. 'I've tried that a few times.' While she didn't divulge on why walking down the aisle no longer interests her, the singer has famously been unlucky in love to-date. Advertisement The 'Maid in Manhattan' actress' first marriage was to actor Ojani Noa, 51. The pair tied the knot in 1997, however they called it quits the following year. Lopez went on to find love with Cris Judd, 55, in 2001. The duo tied the knot that year before ultimately filing for divorce in 2003. Her longest marriage was her ill-fated 10-year union to singer Marc Anthony, 56, which lasted from 2004 to 2014. The exes, who remain on good terms, share 17-year-old twins Max and Emme. Advertisement Lopez's love life took a trip down memory lane in the spring of 2021, when she and ex-fiancé Ben Affleck rekindled their romance. The pair, who initially broke off their engagement in 2004, went on to tie the knot in 2022 — but it didn't last. 6 Lopez's first marriage was to actor Ojani Noa. Getty Images 6 Lopez went on to find love with Cris Judd in 2001. WireImage Advertisement 6 Her longest marriage was her ill-fated 10-year union to singer Marc Anthony, 56, which lasted from 2004 to 2014. Getty Images In August 2024, the 'Selena' star pulled the plug on their marriage after they quietly parted ways earlier that year. The pair finalized their split in January 2025. 'I'm happier that I'm a step further along than I was a year ago, two years ago, three years ago… I'm proud of myself for that and I'm proud that I was able to navigate my children through difficult times, that they're stronger and better because of it,' Lopez said in May. 'So, it's a great time to go out there and dance and sing and have a good time with everybody.' Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters It wasn't the first time the Grammy nominee spoke candidly about their breakup. In October 2024, Lopez told Interview Magazine she has no regrets about their relationship. 'That doesn't mean it didn't almost take me out for good. It almost did,' she told the publication. 'But now, on the other side of it, I think to myself, 'F–k, that is exactly what I needed. Thank you, God. I'm sorry it took me so long. I'm sorry that you had to do this to me so many times.'' 6 Lopez shares 17-year-old twins Max and Emme with Anthony. jlo/Instagram Advertisement 6 Lopez and ex-fiancé Ben Affleck tied the knot in 2022, but divorced just two years later. Aside from her four marriages, Lopez was previously engaged to Yankees star Alex Rodriguez. The pair had dated from 2017 to 2021, during which time A-Rod popped the all important question. Lopez had also dated Sean 'Diddy' Combs from 1999 to 2001, choreographer Casper Smart on and off from 2012 to 2016 and had a rumored romance with rapper Drake in 2016.
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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.
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‘Love Actually' and ‘EastEnders' actress Joanna Bacon dead at 72
Actress Joanna Bacon, best known for her roles in 'Love Actually' and the British soap opera 'EastEnders,' has died at age 72. Bacon lost her 'short and brave' battle to cancer on June 14 — six months after her diagnosis. A funeral was held for the actress on July 15, the UK-based Harlow Theatre Company announced. 'It is with much sadness that we inform our HTC members past and present of the passing of Jo Bacon on June 14th following a short and brave battle against cancer,' the theater company said in a statement. 4 Actress Joanna Bacon, best known for her roles in 'Love Actually' and the British soap opera 'EastEnders,' has died at age 72. Dave Benett/WireImage 'Many of our members will remember Jo and her force of nature, her wit, her fun, her passion and her natural ability as an actor. She became a member of Harlow Theatre Company at its inception in 1978.' 'She appeared in many plays in iconic roles such as Portia in The Merchant of Venice, Maddie in Dirty Linen and Beverly in Abigail's Party along with reviews, musicals and pantomimes all at the Harlow Playhouse,' the statement concluded. Bacon boasted a slew of TV credits in the UK, including the hit soap 'EastEnders,' 'Casualty,' 'Prime Suspect,' 'The Bill' and 'Little Britain' — though she notably secured a role in the hit 2003 film 'Love Actually.' In the film, Bacon portrayed the mother of Natalie (played by Martine McCutcheon) and appeared in a memorable scene alongside Hugh Grant in which his character shows up at her door in an attempt to win her back. 4 In 'Love Actually,' Bacon portrayed the mother of Natalie (played by Martine McCutcheon) and appeared in a memorable scene alongside Hugh Grant. Universal pictures 4 Bacon starred alongside Cynthia Nixon in the 2016 film 'A Quiet Passion.' Alamy Stock Photo More recently, Bacon starred alongside 'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon in the 2016 film 'A Quiet Passion,' as well as the hit TV show 'Breeders' in which she played the role of Jackie, the mother of Martin Freeman's character, Paul. Bacon quickly became a fan favorite in the series, which ran from 2020 to 2023. During the show's four seasons, the actress was showered with praise for her dark comedy performance. Bacon's loved ones paid tribute to her at the poignant funeral service held in the UK on Tuesday. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters 'Jo will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. She continued to support HTC attending many of our productions,' the theater company said. 'She would settle herself in the front row with a notebook and watched with a critical eye and her passion for theatre. She never forgot to praise our work.' 4 More recently, Bacon appeared in the TV show 'Breeders,' which ran from 2020 to 2023. Sky UK Speaking in early 2025, shortly after receiving her cancer diagnosis, Bacon said she has been fortunate enough to have had a 'brilliant life.' 'I have been so lucky to do the things I have done and to have met the wonderful people I have met. I have no regrets,' she said.
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The ‘breaking point' that shattered Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna's friendship
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna's friendship 'breaking point' is revealed in a forthcoming book about the Goop founder, titled Gwyneth: The Biography. 'Their relationship reached a breaking point when Madonna showed up to an island where Gwyneth and [Chris] Martin were vacationing,' author Amy Odell alleges in the book set to be released on July 29, per People. 'Madonna seemed to know that Gwyneth would be there, which Gwyneth seemed to find strange,' a friend told the writer. According to Odell, the Material Girl songstress, 66, insisted that the couple, who were married from 2003 to 2016, join her for dinner. At the dinner table, Madonna allegedly 'went off on her daughter Lourdes,' making Paltrow, 52, and Martin, 48, 'disgusted by [her] behaviour.' Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin were holidaying on an island when there was an incident with Madonna. Picture: gwynethpaltrow/Instagram Paltrow and Madonna were once close friends. Picture: Kevin Mazur/WireImage 'I can't be around this woman anymore,' the Coldplay frontman allegedly told his then-wife. 'She's awful.' The Iron Man star allegedly agreed with Martin and cut ties with Madonna. Reps for the trio weren't immediately available to Page Six for comment. Paltrow and the singer's friendship started in the 1990s, and the two publicly gushed over each other, leading up to their alleged downfall. Paltrow was said to have cut ties with Madonna after the incident. Picture: Sara Jaye/Shutterstock The pair haven't been photographed together in years. Picture: Eric Charbonneau/WireImage for Vanity Fair Magazine 'Everything I have gone through, she went through ten times worse and ten times longer,' Paltrow shared in 2006, per Us Weekly. 'She gives me good advice about how to say no and take care of myself.' In 2009, an insider told Page Six that the Marvel star was moving away from her relationship and spending more time on double dates with Jay-Z and Beyoncé. The former friends pictured in 2010. Picture: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images 'Gwyneth's kids call him 'Uncle Jay,' and she and Chris were special guests at Jay-Z's wedding,' an insider told us, referring to Paltrow and Martin's children: Apple, 21, and Moses, 19. In 2010, a source told Us Weekly that Madonna and Paltrow 'don't speak' anymore, though no further details were disclosed. That same year, the actress confirmed via an interview that her personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, no longer worked with Madonna. They haven't been photographed together since. This story originally appeared on New York Post and was reproduced with permission Originally published as The 'breaking point' that shattered Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna's friendship
