Nintendo has found its leads for the upcoming Legend of Zelda live-action film. Starring as Princess Zelda and the hero Link are Bo Bragason (Renegade Nell) and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Everything’s Going to Be Great).
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto made the announcement on X today, saying “This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.
This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/KA5XW3lwul
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) July 16, 2025
The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo’s most popular franchises. Created in 1986, the series follows Princess Zelda and Link, the Hero of Time, as they protect the powerful and sacred Triforce from the evil Ganon. Dozens of Zelda games have been developed over its near-40-year history with the latest games for Nintendo Switch Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom being huge hits on the system.
The Legend of Zelda will be produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures with Wes Ball (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) directing from a script by T.S. Nowlin. Miyamoto and Avi Arad will produce.
The Legend of Zelda will be released on May 7th, 2027.
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