🎬 “The Legend of Zelda” Live-Action Movie: Full Cast & What to Know

🛡️ Lead Roles Confirmed by Nintendo

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link

Bio: 16-year-old British actor known for The Haunting of Bly Manor and as the voice of Pinocchio in Disney’s live-action Pinocchio Indiatimes+5EW.com+5Polygon+5.
Casting: Officially announced by Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto on July 16, 2025, Ainsworth will portray the iconic Hero of Time, Link Hypebae+12Midland Daily News+12People.com+12.

Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda

Bio: British actress aged 21, acclaimed for roles in Three Girls (BBC), Renegade Nell (Disney+), The Radleys, and Sterling Point by My Old Ass (Prime Video) The Verge+5The Express Tribune+5Midland Daily News+5.
Casting: Also revealed by Miyamoto, Bragason steps into the role of Zelda—fulfilling a long-awaited casting decision Hypebae+13The Express Tribune+13Midland Daily News+13.

🎥 What Fans Were Talking About: Hunter Schafer Rumors

Fan speculation: Many fans hoped Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer would be cast as Zelda, and even she commented that it “would be so cool” Reddit+10EW.com+10EW.com+10.
Reality check: However, Nintendo’s official announcement confirmed neither reporting nor rumors included Schafer—Bragason was the final pick .

📅 Release, Direction & Expectations

Release Date: Set for May 7, 2027, after being delayed from March Hypebae+13EW.com+13Indiatimes+13.
Creative Team: Directed by Wes Ball (Maze Runner trilogy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) and produced by Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto alongside Avi Arad (Spider‑Man) SuperHeroHype+5EW.com+5The Express Tribune+5.
Studio Involvement: Co-produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures, continuing Nintendo’s cinematic expansion strategy seen with Super Mario Bros. and others People.com.

🔍 What This Means for the Franchise

Fresh Faces: Casting newcomers sets a tone of authenticity and allows the film to create its own legacy rather than rely on star power People.com.
Source Inspiration: No confirmed Zelda title is adapted yet, but costumes hint at an epic, fantasy-rich world—perhaps drawing from Tears of the Kingdom or Breath of the Wild EW.com+2TechRadar+2That Park Place+2.

🧭 Final Thoughts

Nintendo's official cast reveal brings clarity—and excitement—to the upcoming Legend of Zelda adaptation. With Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason stepping into the lead roles, a visionary director, and a release set for May 2027, the stage is set for a landmark entry in video game cinema. Fans can now shift from speculation to anticipation as production ramps up.

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