In a suprise announcement this morning, Nintendo has confirmed the stars of its live-action Legend of Zelda movie.
In a statement first revealed through its Nintendo Today app (which previously gave us the film’s original release date), the publisher confirmed that newcomers Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Princess Zelda and Link, respectively.
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) pic.twitter.com/KA5XW3lwul
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“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,†Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto said in a statement accompanying the news. “I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.â€
“The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027,†the statement concluded. “Thank you for your patience.â€
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Original Source: https://gizmodo.com/legend-of-zelda-movie-casting-link-zelda-sony-nintendo-2000629929
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