"We finally got a sneak peak, albeit an unofficial one, of the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie. Over the weekend, footage of the film's production in New Zealand leaked on social media. It's a short clip, and nothing can be heard over the sound of the wind, but they hint that the princess' Sheikah bodyguard Impa will have a role to play in the live-action adaptation."
"Nintendo confirmed the existence of a live-action Legend of Zelda film back in 2023. Directed by Wes Ball ( The Maze Runner, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), filming started this month, November 2025. It's expected to arrive on March 26, 2027. Casting for Link and Princess Zelda was revealed earlier this year, with Bo Bragason ( Pinocchio) taking on the role of the titular princess while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth ( Three Girls) stars as Link."
"Footage of the production hit Instagram over the weekend, showing Bragason as Princess Zelda talking with another actor who fans believe to be Dichen Lachman ( Dollhouse, Severance). In the clip, the two actors play out a scene involving a sword while the production crew move around some horses. Not a whole lot is known about the film, including which game it may be based on, but fans are pretty sure Lachman is none other than Impa."
Leaked production footage from New Zealand shows a short, wind-noise-filled clip suggesting Impa will appear and includes a scene where Impa shows Zelda a sword. Nintendo confirmed a live-action Legend of Zelda film in 2023, directed by Wes Ball, with filming starting in November 2025 and a planned release of March 26, 2027. Bo Bragason is cast as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Additional leaked clips show Ainsworth in a green tunic, and official images on the Nintendo Today app reveal the leads in costume. Production is expected to conclude in April 2026.
Read at Kotaku
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]