Nintendo reveals cast members for Link and Zelda in new live-action movie

Just a short while ago, Nintendo unveiled the first cast members for its new movie for The Legend of Zelda.

Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the franchise, took to social media to announce the news. We now know that Bo Bragason will be playing Zelda. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth is taking on the role of Link. Miyamoto said that he’s “very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.”

Bragason has had a few roles, including Three Girls, The Jetty, and Renegade Nell. Ainsworth was involved with The Haunting of Bly Manor, William in Disney’s Flora & Ulysses, and more.

This is one of the first major developments for The Legend of Zelda movie. Nintendo is still keeping quiet about the plot.

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The Legend of Zelda movie will debut on May 7, 2027.