Live-Action Zelda and Link Unveiled in Early Film Stills

The prelude to the breathtaking live-action journey of Link and Princess Zelda in their iconic ‘The Legend of Zelda’ world has finally begun. Taking the gaming industry by storm, Nintendo initiates the film production for the anticipated ‘The Legend of Zelda’ movie, offering fans a sneak peek of the franchise’s dynamic protagonists in come-to-life characters for the first time ever. A set of striking stills were displayed via the Nintendo Today application, featuring Link and Zelda dressed in attire evidently inspired from ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’, a hit release from 2017. However, the summary of the film remains under wraps. Thus, the intriguing question of whether the movie would embody the plot of the same inspiring game is left unanswered. Diving into the captures below will allow you to piece together the vision.

Prior to these official glimpses into the characters’ live action versions, unauthorized images have surfaced on the internet. In fact, web users collectively experienced a thrill when they stumbled across an image showcasing Ainsworth, donned as Link, over a recent weekend. Despite the subpar image quality, it was an exciting prelude to what fans can expect. The casting list for the movie, thus far, includes Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, well known for his role in ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’, portraying Link and Bo Bragason, known from ‘Renegade Nell’, playing Zelda. Aside from these cast announcements, there is eager anticipation about the potential inclusion of the series’ villain Ganon, and possibly even his human character, Ganondorf.

Helming the directorial role is Wes Ball, popular for ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’. The motion picture will follow as the third in a line of film adaptations from Nintendo’s present roster. The year 2023 saw the first ever, ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’. Following the trend, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is set to release next summer, continuing the narrative where its predecessor halted. However, the pinnacle of excitement will reach its peak when ‘The Legend of Zelda’ graces cinema screens on May 7, 2027.