First Look at Live-Action Legend of Zelda Brings Link and Zelda to Life
Exciting news has arrived for fans of Nintendo’s beloved video game franchise, as the first official images from the live-action Legend of Zelda movie have been revealed. The film, a collaboration between Sony and Nintendo, gives us a glimpse of the young actors bringing these iconic characters to life. Bo Bragason has been cast as the courageous Princess Zelda, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth steps into the role of the heroic Link. The photos, shared via the Nintendo News app, show the two standing in a lush, green field, fully dressed in their signature outfits, with Zelda wielding her bow and arrow and both sporting the recognizable Hylian ears.
The film is directed by Wes Ball, known for The Maze Runner series and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes , and is set to hit theaters on May 7, 2027. Production began recently in New Zealand, and anticipation has been building since the casting announcement earlier this year. Nintendo’s legendary Shigeru Miyamoto, who is producing the film, expressed his excitement on social media, saying he was very much looking forward to seeing Bragason and Ainsworth on the big screen.
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Bo Bragason, an English actress, is known for her roles in BBC One’s Three Girls and The Jetty , as well as Disney+’s Renegade Nell . Last year, she appeared in the vampire comedy The Radleys . Her co-star, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, also from England, has an impressive resume, including voicing Pinocchio in Robert Zemeckis’ live-action Pinocchio and appearing in Netflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor . He also stars in the Canadian comedy series Son of a Critch and made an appearance in The Sandman on Netflix.
The first images give fans their first real look at how the beloved world of Hyrule is being translated to live action. Zelda’s outfit resembles the champion’s attire from Breath of the Wild , while Link dons the classic green tunic fans have long associated with the hero, albeit without the iconic hat, evoking a style closer to Twilight Princess . These visuals arrive after several unofficial set photos surfaced online over the weekend, offering glimpses that were less polished but equally exciting.
While details about the plot remain under wraps, the excitement surrounding this adaptation is palpable. With its combination of talented young actors, a skilled director, and the creative guidance of Nintendo’s production team, the Legend of Zelda live-action movie is shaping up to be an epic adventure for both longtime fans and newcomers alike. The journey through Hyrule is officially underway, and we now have our first real glimpse of the heroes who will lead it.
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