The director of the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie has discussed his vision for the live-action adaptation.
15.11.2023 - 23:26 / destructoid.com / Tom Holland / Nathan Drake / Martin Scorsese / Leonardo Dicaprio / Wes Ball / Avi Arad / Zelda Movie
Nintendo has just announced a live-action Legend of Zelda film, in collaboration with Sony Pictures and Avi Arad. Let’s see who might fit the many roles this ‘legendary’ series has to offer.
With the recent success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo is venturing into adapting The Legend of Zelda into live-action. First created in 1985, the series has become one of the most well-known in Nintendo’s pantheon. With Wes Ball (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, The Maze Runner series) in the director’s chair, it’s only a matter of time before casting begins. No story details were given, but I figured with my love of entertainment that I’d try my hand at cast predictions. Will they come true? Maybe. Is it worth a try? Absolutely. Let’s begin!
The characters I chose are fairly general, since we don’t know which entry the movie will be based on, loosely or strictly. Still, I’ve picked actors who I believe can fit the role regardless, whether true live-action or CGI motion-capture.
The silent swordsman is probably one of the toughest ones to cast. As Link doesn’t talk (and shouldn’t), you need someone who can command a room with their emotions rather than words.
A lot of people have brought up Emmy-nominated Thomas Brodie-Sangster, known for his roles in Game of Thrones and The Queen’s Gambit. It’s a pretty smart choice, as the actor has a history with Wes Ball, portraying Newt in the Maze Runner film series. He was also Ferb in Disney’s Phineas and Ferb (I’m just as surprised as you), so he could play silent characters, even if they were animated. His cadence on screen and versatile range put Thomas high up on the list.
Owen Teague is a relatively new actor but one that shows promise. He also has a history with the director, as he voices Noa, the new protagonist of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. He rocks long hair and displays an impressive range, whether it’s comedy, drama, or anything in between. It’s not uncommon for directors to pick previously-directed actors in big roles (look at Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio). With that, Owen’s chances of picking up the Master Sword may come to fruition.
Of course, Tom Holland, while many feel it may be too cliché, might be a big contender. While he hasn’t worked with Wes Ball, the producer, Avi Arad, took part in all his Spider-Man projects. Plus, he also produced Tom’s take on Nathan Drake in the movie adaptation of Uncharted, as okay as it was. If Nintendo is going for big faces, Tom is a natural choice to play Link for the Legend of Zelda adaptation.
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