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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'The Legend of Zelda' live-action: Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth to play the lead characters
The cast of the life action of 'The Legend of Zelda' franchise has been announced - and the internet can't keep calm. While the release has been pushed to 2027 for 'production reasons,' the recent castings gave the fans a glimmer of hope. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Princess Zelda and Link have been announced In an X post by Nintendo's celebrated game designer on June 16, the 72-year-old revealed that Princess Zelda would be played by the 21-year-old actress, Bo Bragason, and Link would be played by the 16-year-old actor, . While 'The Legend of Zelda' was released as an animated series in 1989, it would be the first live-action project of the iconic video game franchise. '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,' Miyamoto shared on X. About the film The film would be adapted from 'The Legend of Zelda' video game series, where the young man and the princess strive to save the world of Hyrule from Ganon. The intricate details about the plot have been kept under wraps, but the cult fans surely know what to expect. Previously, Nintendo released its 'Super Mario Bros. Movie,' which proved to be a phenomenal hit, and now, all the fans have raised their expectations for the upcoming film 'The Legend of Zelda.' About the actors Bragason and Ainsworth, the British actors, have previously worked in a handful of roles. The actress is renowned for her roles in 'Three Girls,' 'The Jetty,' 'Renegade Nell,' and the latest vampire comedy release, 'The Radleys.' While the actor has appeared in 'The Haunting of Bly Manor,' 'Son of a Critch,' and an episode of 'The Sandman,' along with being the voice of Pinocchio in the eponymous film.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Legend of Zelda live-action movie cast: Where you've seen Link and Zelda stars before
A live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda is set to be released in cinemas in 2027 The much-anticipated live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda has finally cast its Princess Zelda and Link, with fans eagerly awaiting the on-screen chemistry of the iconic duo. Nintendo is joining forces with Sony Pictures and The Maze Runner director Wes Ball to transform one of the most beloved video game series into a cinematic experience. With the film set to hit theatres in May 2027, Nintendo's legendary game director Shigeru Miyamoto took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share the exciting news. He posted: "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", reports the Express. Accompanying the announcement were images of Bragason and Ainsworth, likely dressed as their respective characters, set against a leafy scene. But who exactly are Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, and where might audiences recognise them from? Bo Bragason This emerging talent made her first significant appearance in the BBC miniseries Three Girls, taking on the role of Rachel Winshaw. Since then, she's secured leading parts in the series The Jetty and Renegade Nell, and featured in the films Censor and The Radleys. Interestingly, while her first speaking role came in 2017, Bragason's journey in acting began ten years earlier. Bragason's first foray into the world of film was as a toddler in the French-language movie Hidden Love, featuring Isabelle Huppert and Mélanie Laurent. Her involvement in the film may have been influenced by her childhood years spent in Luxembourg and the south of France. Moreover, The Legend of Zelda isn't Bragason's maiden voyage into the realm of major video game franchises. She previously lent her motion capture skills to the character Young Luna in the animated film Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth Ainsworth has been gracing our screens since 2018, when he secured a minor role in ITV's beloved soap Emmerdale. Most viewers will likely recognise him as Miles Wingrave from Netflix's wildly successful horror series The Haunting of Bly Manor. His film credits include roles in Flora & Ulysses, All Fun and Games and Everything's Going to Be Great. He also voiced Pinocchio in Disney's live-action adaptation of the timeless animation. On the telly, this rising star has landed leading roles in the Canadian comedy Son of a Critch, appeared as Alex Burgess in an episode of The Sandman, and voiced Willy in Maya the Bee. The Legend of Zelda will be released in cinemas on 7th May, 2027.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
After long search, Nintendo finally names who'll play Link and Zelda in live-action film
Nintendo has officially cast its leads for the highly anticipated live-action Legend of Zelda movie, selecting two relatively unknown young actors to bring the beloved video game characters to life. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bo Bragason will portray Princess Zelda, while 16-year-old takes on the role of Link . Nintendo's legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto made the surprise announcement on social media Wednesday, sharing photos of the actors in costume and expressing his excitement to see them on the big screen. The casting choices represent a departure from the star-studded approach used in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, instead opting for fresh faces who won't carry audience preconceptions. Bragason, an English actress, is best known for her work in Disney+'s Renegade Nell and the BBC series Three Girls. Ainsworth, also British, gained recognition for his role in Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor and Disney's Flora & Ulysses. The decision to cast emerging talent may seem risky for such a high-profile project, but it allows Nintendo and co-financier Sony Pictures to allocate more budget toward supporting characters and world-building elements that will bring the kingdom of Hyrule to life. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball is helming the project, which he has described as wanting to capture the visual beauty of Studio Ghibli films while remaining grounded in reality. The movie will adapt the iconic Nintendo franchise that launched in 1986, following Link and Princess Zelda as they battle to save Hyrule from the evil Ganon. The Legend of Zelda movie is scheduled to hit theaters on May 7, 2027.
UPI
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: 'Legend of Zelda' live-action film casts its Link, Zelda
Nintendo head Shigeru Miyamoto attends the premiere of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" in Los Angeles in 2023. Miyamoto has announced casting for Link and Zelda in the live-action "Legend of Zelda" movie. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- Nintendo head Shigeru Miyamoto announced Wednesday that Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth have been cast in the upcoming live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. Bragason will play Princess Zelda, while Ainsworth will portray brave hero Link in the film from Sony Pictures and Nintendo. "This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announced 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," Miyamoto said on X. Bragason is best known for starring in Three Girls, The Jetty and Renegade Nell, while Ainsworth has appeared in The Haunting of Bly Manor and Flora & Ulysses. Wes Ball (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) is serving as director, with Miyamoto and Avi Arad producing. 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 The Legend of Zelda is set to hit theaters on May 27, 2027. The project was originally slated for March 26, 2027. Miyamoto, also a famed video game creator, is behind the original Legend of the Zelda video game from 1986. The series mainly focuses on Link and Princess Zelda as they save the kingdom of Hyrule from the evil Ganondorf. The Legend of Zelda film follows Nintendo's release of the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed $1.3 billion worldwide.
NBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
'Legend of Zelda' movie casts Bo Bergason as Zelda, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link
The iconic video game series ' The Legend of Zelda ' is coming to the big screen, and the beloved characters Princess Zelda and her trusty ally Link have been cast, Nintendo's game director Shigeru Miyamoto announced Wednesday morning. Bo Bragason will play Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will depict Link, Miyamoto said on the official Nintendo social media accounts. Miyamoto, who created the original Nintendo games and is producing the film, shared two photos that appear to show the actors in costume for the film. The live-action film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027. "I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen," he added. Bragason is known for playing Roxy in the 2024 Disney+ TV series 'Renegade Nell,'as well as appearing in the 2024 film 'The Radleys' and the 2017 BBC One mini series 'Three Girls,' according to her IMDb profile. Meanwhile, Ainsworth appeared in the 2025 film 'Everything's Going to be Great' alongside Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney, the Canadian comedy TV series 'Son of a Critch' and Disney's 2022 film 'Pinocchio' as the voice of 'Pinocchio,' according to IMDb. The film, directed by "The Maze Runner" trilogy helmer Wes Ball, will be co-produced by Sony and Nintendo. The adaptation follows the record-setting success of 2023's "Super Mario Bros. Movie," another Nintendo franchise which was produced by the gaming company and Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures. Universal Pictures is owned by NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.
