It’s official, a live-action The Legend of Zelda film is in development by Nintendo and Sony Pictures. Here are our 8 ideal candidates to play Link, the hero of the saga!
After smashing the box office with Super Mario Bros., Nintendo officially announced on November 8 that it was starting work on a live-action The Legend of Zelda film! The triumph of the mustachioed plumber at the cinema, which grossed 1.3 billion dollars worldwide, made the Kyoto firm want to continue the cinematographic adventure by adapting its most popular license after Mario.
However, the bet is very risky for Big N, who has decided to start work on a live-action film and not an animated feature film, as rumors announced. Therefore, the question arises that burns on the lips of all fans: who will play Link, the hero of the saga initiated in 1986 by Shigeru Miyamoto, father of Mario and Zelda?
For the moment, we just know that Wes Ball, director of Labyrinth and the upcoming Planet of the Apes, will direct the film adaptation. Avi Arad will produce the film alongside Shigeru Miyamoto, all under the supervision of Nintendo. Between Dungeons and Dragons and The Lord of the Rings, The Legend of Zelda has a rich and abundant universe that has the potential to become a great success.
Here is a selection of 8 actors who have the potential to slip into the Link costume. Don’t hesitate to debate it and tell us who you would see donning the tunic of the hero of The Legend of Zelda saga.
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Timothée Chalamet
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Timothée Chalamet, star of the Dune saga, has shown that he knows how to wield blades and become a charismatic leader. He would easily slip into the role of Link.
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
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Beyond an obvious physical resemblance to the hero, Thomas Brodie-Sangster is an actor who has already proven himself in numerous registers. We have notably seen him shine in Game of Thrones or the Labyrinth franchise.
William Gao
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Revealed in the Heartstopper event series in the role of Tao Xu, William Gao has the right profile to don the green tunic of the hero Link.
Jacob Tremblay
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Jacob Tremblay, revealed in Room, is already an experienced actor despite his young age: 17 years old. If the production wishes to feature a younger Link, he is the ideal candidate.
Louis Hofmann
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A 26-year-old German actor, Louis Hofmann fits perfectly physically to the character of Link. The artist demonstrated his talent in the series Dark, playing Jonas Kahnwald. He can also be seen in the new Netflix series All the Light We Can See.
Finn Wolfhard
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Star of Stranger Things, Finn Wolfhard plays Mike Wheeler in the famous Netflix series. Already familiar with Dungeons and Dragons in the show, he would have no trouble immersing himself in the heroic-fantasy universe of Zelda.
Walker Scobell
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A 14-year-old Canadian actor, Walker Scobell would be the ideal candidate for a teenage Link. He will be the hero of the future Percy Jackson series, expected on December 20 on Disney+.
Jack Champion
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Jack Champion, 18, delivered a remarkable performance as Spider in Avatar: The Way of Water. With his athletic qualities, he would be perfect for playing the intrepid Link, always ready to explore dangerous dungeons and fight formidable enemies.
Who is your favorite candidate? Furthermore, to play Princess Zelda, many Internet users have favored Hunter Schafer, the star of Euphoria, since his appearance in an outfit strongly reminiscent of the heroine who gave its name to the saga.
For the moment, Nintendo has not mentioned casting or revealed the plot of this future adaptation. Knowing the methods of the Kyoto firm, we will have to be patient before knowing more about the project.