Nintendo reveals Link and Zelda casting for live-action Legend of Zelda movie

Back in 2023, following the box office success of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo officially announced its plans to make a Legend of Zelda movie. The film is set to hit cinemas in 2027 and now, we have our first look at the cast, with the lead actors for Link and Zelda now being confirmed. 

Unlike the Super Mario Bros. movie, Nintendo's Legend of Zelda film will be live-action. Some reports have previously claimed that there are plans for a trilogy, not just one standalone movie, but there is no official confirmation on that at this time. Zelda co-creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, is involved in the film from Nintendo's side and has been providing periodic updates. A few months ago, Miyamoto confirmed that the film is targeting a May 7th 2027 release date. Now, he's back to confirm the lead actors for the roles of Link and Zelda:

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

Link will be played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, while Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason. Ainsworth is a young British actor known for appearances in The Sandman and The Haunting of Bly Manor. Bragason is newer to the acting world with just a handful of roles. Last year, she appeared in the film ‘The Radleys' and in the Disney+ show, Renegade Nell. Gamers will recognise her as the voice of Young Luna in Final Fantasy 15.

Little else is known about the live-action Zelda movie at this time. However, when filming begins, we expect to learn a bit more through Behind-the-Scenes leaks, like set photos.

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KitGuru Says: We now have our live-action Link and Zelda. Hopefully in the not-too-distant future, we get a look at the cast in costume. 

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