Casting Announced for Live-Action 'Legend of Zelda' Movie
Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth have been cast as Zelda and Link, respectively, in the upcoming live-action 'Legend of Zelda' movie, set for release on May 7, 2027.
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Overview
- Bo Bragason will portray Zelda, known for her roles in 'Renegade Nell' and 'The Jetty'.
- Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link, recognized for his work in 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' and Disney's 'Pinocchio'.
- The live-action 'Legend of Zelda' movie is produced by Sony and Nintendo.
- The film is scheduled to hit theaters on May 7, 2027.
- This casting announcement builds excitement for the adaptation of the beloved video game franchise.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the casting of the live-action Legend of Zelda movie by emphasizing the youth and relative inexperience of the chosen actors. They highlight a "stark contrast" to the "glitzy, star-studded" casting of the previous Mario movie, drawing a clear comparison in Nintendo's approach to its film adaptations.
"The two lead roles have been cast in the upcoming live-action film based on the "Legend of Zelda" video game franchise, Nintendo announced on Wednesday, July 16."
USA TODAY"I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen."
Deadline"Nintendo has confirmed the stars of its live-action Legend of Zelda movie."
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FAQ
The live-action 'Legend of Zelda' movie is a co-production between Sony Pictures and Nintendo, with Nintendo managing more than half of the financing and Sony handling global distribution; Shigeru Miyamoto (creator of Zelda) and Avi Arad are also producers.
The movie is live-action, not animated.
The film is scheduled for release on May 7, 2027.
Bo Bragason has been cast as Zelda, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link.
A director has been signed on, but their name has not been publicly announced as of yet.
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