Overview

• Bo Bragason—known for Three Girls and Renegade Nell—is set to play Princess Zelda, while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth—recognized for The Haunting of Bly Manor and Pinocchio—will portray Link.
• Shigeru Miyamoto revealed the casting via a post on X that included first-look images of the actors in costume.
• Director Wes Ball leads the adaptation, with Shigeru Miyamoto, Avi Arad and Joe Hartwick Jr. producing under a Nintendo-Sony partnership.
• The film’s release was moved from March to May 7, 2027, to accommodate additional production work.
• The casting defies popular online fancasts, highlighting the studio’s focus on fresh talent and faithful character portrayal.