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Key cast members for Zelda movie revealed

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - trailer
  • Nintendo and Sony have announced the lead actors for their live-action Legend of Zelda film, with Bo Bragason cast as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link.
  • The casting news was shared by Nintendo boss Shigeru Miyamoto on social media.
  • The film is scheduled for release on 7 May 2027.
  • Bo Bragason's recent credits include King and Conqueror and Renegade Nell, while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voiced Pinocchio in the 2022 live-action film and appeared in The Haunting of Bly Manor.
  • Wes Ball is attached to direct the movie, which will be co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad, building on Nintendo's recent success with The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
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