Major news about the Legend of Zelda live action movie casting: we now know who will portray both Zelda and Link, and, Nintendo has shared a first look image of them seemingly in costume!
British actress Bo Bragason, 21, will portray Zelda and British actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, 16, will star as Link. You may recognize Benjamin for roles like The Haunting of Bly Manor and voicing Pinocchio in the newest 2022 movie! Bo has starred in works including Renegade Nell and The Jetty!
Nintendo boss Shigeru Miyamoto posted the news on X, seemingly with a photo of them in costume, writing, “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.”
The film is due in theaters on May 7, 2027.
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
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