Bo Bragason as Zelda, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link in Nintendo’s live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, set for May 2027 release.
Nintendo and Sony have given an exciting news for the fans of the Legend of Zelda! In this live-action film released in cinemas in 2027, Bo Bragason has been officially cast as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ensworth link. On July 16, 2025, declared by Shigeru Miyamoto, this conversion of this prestigious video game series has been a matter of discussion. Here you will find every information you need to know about casting and the next project of Hyrule on the big screen.
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Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth star in Zelda movie |
Why This Matters
Choosing relatively unaware actors for such a popular franchise, the Legend of Zelda reflects the commitment of Nintendo’s to give a new and authentic form. With the direction of the release date on 7th May, 2027, the fan is eager to see how these young stars link and Zelda live.
Key Details
- Zelda: Bo Bragason
- Age: 21
- Famous: Three Girls (2017), The Jaiti (2024), Renegade Nail (2024), The The Radleys (2024)
- Why is he perfect: The fan is ideal for the royal but adventure of Princess Zelda, which praise his medieval aesthetics.
- Link: Benjamin Evan Ainsworth
- Age: 16
- Famous: Pinocchio (2022, Voice), The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), Flora & Ulysses (2021)
- Why he fits: Hero of his young energy link, often corresponds to personality, which reminds of the 17-year-old hero of Breth of the Wild.
- Film description
- Release Date: May 7, 2027 (for additional polish moved forward from March 2027)
- Director: Wes Ball (The Tairs Runner, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes)
- Producer: Shigeru Miyamoto (Nintendo) and AV Arad
- Production: Nintendo will co-finances more than 50%, Sony Pictures will distribute global level
- Vibe: Photos looking in the first glimpse indicates aesthetics inspired by the Breth of the Wild
- Fans reactions
- Social media has been stirred, casting in X post has been "accurate" and both actors have been admired to look like Elf.
- Some fans wanted to Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer for Zelda, but they agree that the age of Bragasan and Ensworth corresponds to the young characters.
- The potential Zelda-link is being speculated about the romance arc, though it has been kept in the game.
What will happen next?
Although the details of the story are still secret, even if the link and a classic Hyrule Adventure, a war with Ganon of Zelda. The success of the Super Mario Brothers Movie (2023) has won the big expectations, and the practical approach of Nintendo’s ensures a loyalty to the source material. The fan is already debating on whether a trilogy is going on!
Stay updated
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