


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.
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.
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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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