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The Legend of Zeldalive-action movie has reportedly set its sights on one actor for the role of Princess Zelda, and it’s a fan cast come true in the eyes of gamers. Nintendo’sThe Legend of Zeldafranchise took flight in 1986 and has since produced over 20 main entries in its video game portfolio, alongside an animated series and a manga adaptation. The latest game,Echoes of Wisdom, invited fans to play Princess Zelda as the main playable character in her own game for the first time.
The Legend of Zeldamovie is scheduled to begin principal photography in New Zealand around November 2025, with plans to be wrapped by April 2026. Back in March,The Legend of Zeldamovie received an official release date, locking in a 2027 debut, which gave the adaptation a major step into reality after rumors of a live-action project had been churning in the rumor mill for years.
Shared by ScreenTime and sourced from insider Daniel Richtman’s scoop, Hunter Schafer is reportedly being eyed to play Princess Zelda in the live-action movie. Schafer is known for her roles inThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakesand Neon’s 2024 horrorCuckoo, but she’s most notably recognized for her fantastic performance in HBO’sEuphoriaseries. This isn’t the first time the actor has been associated with the character;Schafer previously responded to the wave of Princess Zelda fan casts, saying she thought it was a cool idea and expressed her love for the franchise.
Hunter Schafer Reportedly Being Eyed for Princess Zelda Role in Live-Action Movie
Zelda fans were quick to say Schafer was the “perfect candidate” to bring Zelda to life, and some even pointed out the actor’s elvish features are well-suited. A majority agreed that Schafer playing Zelda would be the best live-action casting of all time, and many already deemed the movie a hit because of it. Alongside the Zelda fan cast,Schafer is a top contender to play Mystique in the MCU’sX-Menarc, according to the Marvel fandom.
As a surprise to no one,The Legend of Zeldamovie may be the beginning of a planned trilogy, according to Richtman. Considering the numerous games produced under the IP and their popularity, it’s expected that the live-action endeavor will offer several films. The question now is: What story will the film adapt? The foundation may include the recurring narrative of Link tasked to save Hyrule and Princess Zelda from Ganondorf’s evil agency, or perhaps the team will offer something more original while remaining loyal to Nintendo’s source material.
