Action Link & Zelda Have Been Cast!
Hollywood, CA – July 16, 2025 – Get ready, Hyrule fans! The long wait for big news about the live-action “Legend of Zelda” movie is over. Nintendo just spilled the beans, this beans are also adorable and different , revealing the two key actors who will bring Link and Princess Zelda to life on the big screen. This is huge!
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Meet Your New Heroes!
So, who’s wielding the Master Sword and holding the Triforce of Wisdom? It’s Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as our silent hero, Link, and Bo Bragason stepping into the regal shoes of Princess Zelda.
Nintendo’s legendary creator, Shigeru Miyamoto himself, shared the exciting news. He sounds pretty thrilled, saying he’s “very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen” in these “iconic lead roles.” That’s high praise!
Familiar Faces for Fantasy Fans
Let’s get to know them a bit:
- Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Link): This young British actor, only 16 years old, might be familiar to fans of spooky stories. He was in Mike Flanagan’s Netflix show “The Haunting of Bly Manor.” His age suggests we might see a younger, perhaps still-learning Link, which could be a really interesting take.
- Bo Bragason (Princess Zelda): Also from Britain, 21-year-old Bo has been in Netflix’s “Renegade Nell” (a fantasy adventure!) and the BBC show “The Jetty.” The initial pictures released show her in a blue dress that looks a lot like Zelda’s outfit from “Breath of the Wild,” while Benjamin’s wearing a classic dark green tunic. Sounds promising!
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What We Know About the Movie
This live-action “Zelda” film has been a hot topic for ages, with fans desperately waiting for updates. This casting announcement is by far the biggest news since the movie was first confirmed.
It’s a big team-up, with Nintendo and Sony Pictures working together. The director is Wes Ball, who you might know from the “Maze Runner” movies or the recent “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.” And importantly, Shigeru Miyamoto is right there as a producer, alongside Avi Arad and Joe Hartwick Jr. This means the original creator has a hand in guiding the film, which is great news for fans.
Director Wes Ball has hinted that he wants to make a “serious movie” that feels “real,” but also keeps that “fun and whimsical” spirit of Zelda. He even mentioned wanting it to have the beautiful look of Studio Ghibli films, but in a grounded, real-world way. That’s an intriguing vision!
Mark Your Calendars!
After a few release date whispers, the movie is now officially set to hit theaters on May 7, 2027. That gives everyone involved plenty of time to make sure this film lives up to the incredibly high expectations of “Zelda” fans worldwide.
Final Thoughts
So, here we are! The faces of Link and Zelda are revealed, and the live-action adventure feels more real than ever. It’s always a challenge to bring such beloved game characters to life on screen, but with Miyamoto’s involvement and a promising young cast, there’s a definite buzz in the air. The wait until 2027 will be tough, but if they can capture the magic, wonder, and epic scope of Hyrule, it’ll be well worth it. Get ready to go on an adventure!