In a surprise announcement this morning, Nintendo confirmed its live-action star The Legend of Zelda Movie.
In a statement first revealed in Nintendo Today App, which previously provided us with the original release date for the film, the publisher confirmed that relatively famous people, Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, will play Princess Zelda and Link, respectively.
This is Miyamoto. I’m happy to announce that for the live-action movie of The Legend of Zelda, The Legend of Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-San will be played. I’m really looking forward to seeing them on the big screen. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ka5xw3lwul
– Nintendo Co., Ltd. (@nintendo) July 16, 2025
“This is Miyamoto. I’m happy to announce The Legend of ZeldaBo Bragason-san will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and the link to Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san will be told by the news: “I’m very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.”
“This movie is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027,” the statement concluded. “Thank you for your patience.”
Both stars are relatively young (Bragason was 21 years old when casting, Ainsworth was only 17 years old), and their names are rare, which is a stark contrast to the glorious, star-studded casting of Nintendo and Illumination Mario A few years before the movie. Bragason is known for her appearance in the Disney+ series Traitor Nell Last year, Ainsworth The troubles of Blay Manorbut perhaps most famous in Disney’s 2022 remake is the voice of the live Pinocco.
The Legend of Zelda It will be released on May 7, 2027.
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