A few months ago it was just a rumor. Now it’s official: The Legend of Zelda video game is being turned into a major fantasy blockbuster. The director and screenplay have already been decided
Nintendo has flexed its muscles at the box office this year. With The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the video game company in collaboration with Universal landed a billion-dollar hit It’s no wonder that rumors of a film adaptation of another popular Nintendo brand were then heard: The Legend of Zelda
The next big Nintendo movie: The Legend of Zelda is coming to the cinema as a fantasy blockbuster
A few months ago it was just a rumor. AsVarietyreports, the project is now actually taking shape. Sony is the major studio behind the Legend of Zelda film adaptation, whichis set to conquer the big screen in the guise of a live-action blockbuster Sci-fi expert Wes Ball has been recruited as director.
Ball knows his way aroundfamous franchises He directed all threeMaze Runner films and most recently also took onPlanet of the Apes: New Kingdomwhich will be released in 2024. For Zelda, he will be working with a script penned byDerek Connollywho wrote theJurassic World trilogy.
What is The Legend of Zelda about? The series has almost 40 years of history behind it
The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo’s most successful franchises. The first part of the video game was released in 1984. Since then, there have been numerous sequels, spin-offs and crossovers with other brands. Most recentlyThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwas released for the Switch. The story takes you to the fantasy world of Hyrule
At the center is the elf-likewarrior Linkand the titularprincess Zelda Together they fight against thevillain Ganon, who brings nothing but disaster and destruction with his warfare. It has not yet been decided who will play the iconic characters. However, many fans of the series already have a favorite
Fans have found the ideal cast for Zelda in the fantasy film adaptation: Hunter Schafer
Since there have been rumors of a film adaptation of the video game series, one name in particularhas been popping up on Twitter in connection with Zelda castingHunter Schafer. TheEuphoriaactress can be seen from next week inThe Hunger Games – The Ballad of Songbirds& Snakesand would be a perfect fit for Zelda.
we NEED Hunter Schafer as Zelda https://t.co/oJTBE2wWIq pic.twitter.com/cMYIj67MD3
– Brooklyn (@bklynb4by) November 7, 2023
Some time ago, Schafer was even asked directly whether she could imagine slipping into the role of Zelda. Her reaction at the timewas visibly enthusiastic“That would be cool! An elf? Yeah! I used to play that game a lot when I was a kid. It was such a good game,” she said during an interview on the red carpet.
Now that a live-action ‘Legend of Zelda’ movie is in development, here’s your reminder than Hunter Schafer would *love* to play the Princess of Hyrule. pic.twitter.com/dy4UXoH66y
– Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) November 7, 2023
Fantasy epic: When will The Legend of Zelda be released in cinemas?
Sony has not yet announced a specific theatrical release date for The Legend of Zelda. The projectis still in its infancy First the script has to be written. As long as the actors’ strike in Hollywood continues, no casting decisions can be made. And only then can filming begin. The Legend of Zelda still has a long way to go
