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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'The Legend of Zelda' live-action: Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth to play the lead characters
The cast of the life action of 'The Legend of Zelda' franchise has been announced - and the internet can't keep calm. While the release has been pushed to 2027 for 'production reasons,' the recent castings gave the fans a glimmer of hope. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Princess Zelda and Link have been announced In an X post by Nintendo's celebrated game designer on June 16, the 72-year-old revealed that Princess Zelda would be played by the 21-year-old actress, Bo Bragason, and Link would be played by the 16-year-old actor, . While 'The Legend of Zelda' was released as an animated series in 1989, it would be the first live-action project of the iconic video game franchise. '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,' Miyamoto shared on X. About the film The film would be adapted from 'The Legend of Zelda' video game series, where the young man and the princess strive to save the world of Hyrule from Ganon. The intricate details about the plot have been kept under wraps, but the cult fans surely know what to expect. Previously, Nintendo released its 'Super Mario Bros. Movie,' which proved to be a phenomenal hit, and now, all the fans have raised their expectations for the upcoming film 'The Legend of Zelda.' About the actors Bragason and Ainsworth, the British actors, have previously worked in a handful of roles. The actress is renowned for her roles in 'Three Girls,' 'The Jetty,' 'Renegade Nell,' and the latest vampire comedy release, 'The Radleys.' While the actor has appeared in 'The Haunting of Bly Manor,' 'Son of a Critch,' and an episode of 'The Sandman,' along with being the voice of Pinocchio in the eponymous film.
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'The Legend of Zelda' live-action movie find its Link and Zelda
It's dangerous to go alone! Take this "Legend of Zelda" movie news. The two lead roles have been cast in the upcoming live-action film based on the "Legend of Zelda" video game franchise, Nintendo announced on Wednesday, July 16. The role of Link will be played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, while Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason. In "Zelda" video games, Link is generally the main character, who sets out to save the kingdom of Hyrule from the evil Ganon, though in some instances gamers have played as of Princess Zelda. Ainsworth previously starred as Miles Wingrave on Netflix's "The Haunting of Bly Manor" and voiced Pinocchio opposite Tom Hanks in Disney's 2022 live-action version of "Pinocchio." Bragason, meanwhile, has starred in shows like Disney+ series "Renegade Nell" and British drama "The Jetty." Both casting choices are lesser known actors compared to some of the names that had been suggested by fans. In particular, "Euphoria" star Hunter Schafer was a popular suggestion to play Zelda. Live action 'Legend of Zelda' movie: What we know from release date, director, more The "Legend of Zelda" movie will be the next major Nintendo video game to be turned into a feature film after the rousing success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which grossed over $1.3 billion at the global box office and was the second highest-grossing film of 2023 after "Barbie." A sequel to the "Mario" film is also the way and set for release in 2026. 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) Nintendo's 'The Legend of Zelda' game is becoming a live-action film But while "Mario" was animated, the "Zelda" movie will be live-action. Wes Ball, who helmed three "Maze Runner" movies and 2024's "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," is directing "The Legend of Zelda." It's a longtime passion project for the filmmaker, who has been on record as wanting to make it for more than 15 years. In a 2010 post on X, Ball wrote, "Since I could never even hope to have the chance to direct it ... the next big (motion capture) 'Avatar'-like movie should be ... THE LEGEND OF ZELDA." When will 'The Legend of Zelda' movie be released? "The Legend of Zelda" is set to hit theaters on May 7, 2027.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Speedrunner reaches Breath of the Wild credits on Switch 2, a console which isn't even out yet
The Nintendo Switch 2 won't be in our hands for over a month yet (sigh), but a speedrunner has already reached the credits of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. As reported by VGC, the Japanese speedrunner known as Ikaboze posted a video of his handiwork on his YouTube channel after attending a Switch 2 preview event in Tokyo. Attendees were able to play a 10-minute demo of the souped-up original Switch launch game, but Ikaboze only needed seven minutes of the allotted time to dispose of Ganon in the game's epic final battle. To be clear, this was not an any% run of the entire game, where the current top times all clock in around 23 minutes. The speedrunner loaded an autosave that spawned him outside Hyrule Castle, where he immediately dropped all of Link's equipment and made a beeline for his longtime nemesis. Ikaboze was able to take down Ganon before the demo's time was up, to the delight of a crowd of onlookers, who applauded as the credits started to roll. The speedrunner was reportedly told by Nintendo staff at the event that they were the first person to have completed the Breath of the Wild demo. The updated versions of both Breath of the Wild and its 2023 sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, will be available to play on Switch 2 on launch day, which remains June 5 worldwide despite the pre-order holdup in the US. According to Nintendo, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games improve performance and resolution, as well as adding HDR support. There's also a new Zelda companion app that will let you track down missing Koroks and shrines on your save file. Those who already own the base game can upgrade for $10, and if you're a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack member you'll be able to play the Switch 2 versions of both BotW and TotK as part of your subscription. Good luck trying to beat Ikaboze, though.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch Games Done Quick's Frost Fatales speedrunning event from March 9
Games Done Quick's next weeklong charity speedrunning shindig kicks off this weekend. Frost Fatales, one of GDQ's two events celebrating women and femmes, runs from March 9 to 16, raising money for the nonprofit National Women's Law Center. Frost Fatales is the winter installment of the pair of events organized by GDQ's Frame Fatales speedrunning community. (Its summer counterpart is Flame Fatales.) Last year's Frost Fatales raised $155,000 for the same nonprofit, which fights for gender justice in issues central to the lives of women and girls. Since the first Frame Fatales event in 2019, the biannual speedruns have raised over $1 million for charity. This year's festivities dive right into the deep end with a run of the charmingly punishing Cuphead at 1PM ET on Sunday, followed by Super Mario Odyssey a mere hour later. Anyone who can beat Cuphead in that time deserves a Medal of Honor. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Other notable runs from the week include the OG Legend of Zelda on Sunday, the Wii reboot of Punch-Out!! on Monday, a "girl squad" three-way race in Final Fantasy X-2 on Wednesday and a race to defeat Ganon (again) in Breath of the Wild on Saturday. The week wraps up with a one-handed (say what?) speedrun of the indie platforming classic Celeste later that night. You can check out GDQ's schedule for the full lineup of games. The weeklong event streams exclusively on the GDQ Twitch channel (also embedded below), starting with that must-see Cuphead run at 1PM ET on Sunday.
