Meet Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Your New Princess Zelda And Link In Nintendo’s Upcoming Live-Action ‘Legend Of Zelda’ Movie
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The live-action Legend of Zelda film has finally found its lead stars to portray Princess Zelda and Link.

Nintendo‘s Shigeru Miyamoto announced the casting on social media with a glimpse of up-and-coming actors Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth.

“This is Miyamoto. I’m delighted to share that Bo Bragason-san will portray Zelda, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san will take on the role of Link in the live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda,” he stated. “I eagerly await their performances on the big screen.”

Miyamoto also shared a first glimpse of the actors in costume, hinting that development is ramping up on the highly anticipated film.

Bragason, a 21-year-old actress, launched her career in 2017 with a role in Three Girls. She has since been featured in Renegade Nell, The Jetty, and The Radleys. She is also set to star in the upcoming BBC series King and Conqueror.

Regarding Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, the 16-year-old actor is known for his roles in The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Sandman, and Son of a Critch. Additionally, he lent his voice to Pinocchio in the 2022 film featuring Tom Hanks and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth
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Miyamoto also shared that The Legend of Zelda movie is still some ways away, however.

The film is scheduled to release May 7, 2027.

The live-action Legend of Zelda film was first announced in 2023. Miyamoto is attached to produce alongside former Marvel Studios founder Avi Arad.

Deadline reports Wes Ball is set to direct. Ball previously directed The Maze Runner franchise and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

T.S. Nowlin, who wrote The Maze Runner franchise as well as Pacific Rim: Uprising and The Adam Project, is writing the screenplay.

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