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Bo Bragason Cast as Princess Zelda in Live-Action ‘Legend of Zelda’ Movie Alongside Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link
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LOS ANGELES, [17 July 2025] – Nintendo and Sony’s highly anticipated live-action The Legend of Zelda movie has officially announced its leads, with Bo Bragason set to play Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth taking on the role of Link.
The casting reveal was made by legendary Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto in a social media post, which also featured first-look images of the actors in costume.
“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,” Miyamoto wrote on Nintendo’s official account. “I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.”
Who Is Bo Bragason?
Bo Bragason, an English actress, is best known for her roles in BBC One’s Three Girls and The Jetty, as well as Disney+’s Renegade Nell. She also starred in the vampire comedy The Radleys (2023), directed by Euros Lyn.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who will portray the heroic Link, previously voiced Pinocchio in Robert Zemeckis’ Pinocchio (2022) and appeared in Netflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor. He also stars in the Canadian comedy Son of a Critch and had a role in The Sandman.
Release Date and Production Details
Originally set for March 2027, The Legend of Zelda movie has been delayed to May 7, 2027, due to production adjustments. The film is being directed by Wes Ball (The Maze Runner, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), with Miyamoto and Avi Arad (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) producing.
Following the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, expectations are high for Nintendo and Sony’s live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. Fans worldwide are eager to see how Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth bring Hyrule’s iconic characters to life.
Stay tuned for more updates on The Legend of Zelda live-action movie!
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