Who says good things can’t happen on Mondays? Nintendo accidentally reveals the first real look at Link and Zelda in the upcoming adaptation on the Nintendo app the Legend of ZeldaProduction recently began, and official photos show Link (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Zelda (Bo Bragson) both separately and together in the land of Hyrule, Check it out,
There they are, there they are! At the moment, Nintendo hasn’t said anything about the plot, but Link’s outfit seems to be inspired by his tunic The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, And the champion tunic worn by Zelda Link is from lExample of Zelda: Breath of the WildWe also know that DeSean Lachman is playing Impa, and unofficial set photos suggest she takes some inspiration from her youthful appearance, breath of the wild by-product era of tribulationWhether that means it’s a direct adaptation of any of the games or the film is simply rising above them visually, the decision makes sense considering the background of the most recent zelda Topic: breath of the wild This was a huge opportunity for the franchise and gaming and provided a clear entry point for everyone.
That may be the intention, because in 2023, director Wes Ball talked about him and Nintendo wanting to “give fans what they’ve come to expect and invite new ones in as well.” Ball, who already had ideas about making it legend of zelda He watched the film before landing the show, then explained that he “really wanted to make something special. We’re not trying to do it just because we can.” They’re aiming for something like “live-action Miyazaki”, which is still its own thing.
We’ll see when it happens the Legend of Zelda Will be released in theaters on May 7, 2027.
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