Nintendo just dropped a bombshell: its live‑action Legend of Zelda movie now has its Princess Zelda and Link. Fans, fasten your rupee-belts — the excitement is real.
Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary creator of Zelda, announced on July 16 that Bo Bragason has been cast as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. The reveal included first-look costume stills that already feel like they’ve jumped right off the screen and into the world of Hyrule.
Bragason, in her early 20s, is best known for roles in “The Jetty” and “Renegade Nell,” delivering just the right blend of royal elegance and grit for Princess Zelda. Ainsworth, only 16, brings fresh energy, thanks to roles like young Miles in “The Haunting of Bly Manor” and the voice of Pinocchio in Disney’s live-action remake. Their youth matches the characters in the games, and Nintendo wants them to grow alongside the franchise — possibly hinting at sequels or spin-offs.
Why this matters: Nintendo and Sony are clearly betting big, aiming to follow the massive success of the Super Mario Bros. movie. That film shattered records worldwide, so expectations are sky-high .
The team behind the scenes: Directed by Wes Ball (famous for The Maze Runner trilogy), with Avi Arad and Miyamoto leading production, the film leans into fantasy with a dash of youthful wonder — or as Ball says, channeling a “live‑action Miyazaki” feel quite different from epic-style adaptations .
Release Date: Mark your calendars — originally planned for March 2027, the movie has been delayed to May 7, 2027 due to production tweaks.
This casting is already setting the internet ablaze. With fresh faces stepping into legendary roles and a powerhouse creative team at the helm, Trend Rage predicts this film could redefine video-game adaptations — and maybe even launch a new era of Zelda magic.
Stay tuned, Zelda fans. Hyrule is coming to life, and it’s only a May 7, 2027 release away.
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