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Nintendo Announces Cast for Live-Action "The Legend of Zelda" Movie

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Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, known for his roles in "The Haunting of Bly Manor" and Disney's 2022 live-action film, has been cast as Link, the main protagonist of Nintendo's iconic video game franchise "The Legend of Zelda." Bo Bragason, who has appeared in series such as Disney+'s "Renegade Nell" and the British drama "The Jetty," will portray Princess Zelda in the upcoming movie. The film, directed by Wes Ball, is expected to be a live-action adaptation, unlike the animated Mario film, which earned over $1.3 billion globally. The movie's release is yet to be announced.

Key Takeaways:

  • Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play the role of Link in the upcoming live-action "The Legend of Zelda" movie.
  • Bo Bragason has been cast as Princess Zelda in the movie.
  • Wes Ball, known for directing the Maze Runner trilogy and 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, will direct the movie.
  • The live-action "The Legend of Zelda" movie is a separate project from the animated "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which earned over $1.3 billion globally.
  • A sequel to the animated Mario film is scheduled for release in 2026.
  • The movie's release date is yet to be announced.
  • The film will feature relatively lesser-known actors compared to some of the fan-favourite suggestions.
  • Hunter Schafer, known for his role in "Euphoria," was a widely popular choice among fans to portray Zelda.

Statistics:

  • The animated "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" earned over $1.3 billion globally.
  • The movie is being directed by Wes Ball, known for directing the Maze Runner trilogy and 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
  • The movie is a separate project from the animated "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which became the second highest-grossing film of 2023, just behind Barbie.
  • A sequel to the animated Mario film is scheduled for release in 2026.

Sources:

  • USA Today
  • Nintendo
  • The Super Mario Bros. Movie
  • Euphoria
  • The Maze Runner trilogy
  • Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
  • Times Content

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