Exciting Live-Action Zelda Film Cast Revealed: Bo Bragason as Zelda & Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link
Exciting film adaptation of your favorite game franchise premieres on May 7, 2027! Don't miss this epic cinematic adventure.
Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Film Set to Premiere in 2027
Nintendo has announced exciting news for fans of the iconic franchise! A live-action The Legend of Zelda film is officially in the works, with a scheduled premiere date of May 7, 2027. This marks a delay from the initially planned release on March 26, 2027.
Cast and Creative Team
- Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason.
- Link will be portrayed by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth.
Series creator Shigeru Miyamoto shared the news on X/Twitter, expressing his enthusiasm for seeing the talented actors bring these beloved characters to life.
Miyamoto: "I am pleased to announce that 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."
Production Details
- Wes Ball, director of Maze Runner, is attached to helm the project.
- Nintendo is financing over 50% of the production, with Sony also co-financing.
- The film will be produced by Miyamoto himself, along with Avi Arad of Arad Productions.
- Derek Connolly (Jurassic World) is writing the script.
- Sony will handle distribution.
Background and Future Plans
Talks about a Zelda film adaptation have been ongoing for years, including discussions with the Detective Pikachu writers. There were also early rumors of a live-action Zelda series for Netflix, but Nintendo denied these reports.
In 2019, Adi Shankar was reported to be in talks to produce a Zelda series, but he later clarified on Instagram that he was working on an animated Devil May Cry series, which premiered in April 2023.
This announcement follows the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), which opened in the U.S. and over 60 markets worldwide.
Recent Zelda Games
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (2024): Features Zelda as the main character, released for Nintendo Switch.
- Tears of the Kingdom (2023): The highly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, delayed from 2022 to spring 2023.
- Breath of the Wild (2017): The acclaimed game launched for Switch and Wii U.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!
Sources: Nintendo Today!, Nintendo's X/Twitter account