Live-Action ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Announces Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth in Lead Roles

Summary

  • Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth are cast as Zelda and Link in the live-action Legend of Zelda film
  • Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto announced the news, sharing images of the actors in costume
  • Directed by Wes Ball, the film is set to premiere on May 7, 2027

The lead actors for Sony and Nintendo’s live-action The Legend of Zelda film have been announced.

Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto shared on X that Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth have been cast as Zelda and Link respectively for the live-action movie adaptation of “The Legend of Zelda.” He expressed his excitement about seeing these two actors portraying their characters on the big screen, also sharing photos of them in costume.

The forthcoming Zelda project is being directed by Wes Ball, scripted by T.S. Nowlin, and co-produced by Avi Arad and Miyamoto. Further plot specifics and additional casting choices have not been disclosed as of now.

In 1986, the initial adventure known as “The Legend of Zelda” was launched, which revolves around the characters Link, a Hylian hero-like figure, and Princess Zelda, whose ancestry is tied to the goddess Hylia. Their mission is to safeguard Hyrule from the malevolent demon king Ganon, who seeks to transform the world according to his own likeness using the powerful Triforce relic.

Keep an eye out for the announcement of the official trailer and launch date. The live-action adaptation of “The Legend of Zelda” will premiere in theaters on May 7, 2027.

The film is slated for release in theaters on May 7, 2027.

In this announcement, Miyamoto shares exciting news about the live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. Bo Bragason will portray Zelda, while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth has been cast as Link. I can’t wait to witness their performances on the silver screen! (1/2)

— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) July 16, 2025

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2025-07-17 09:55