Who Will Be the Princess in the Zelda Movie?
As details about the Zelda movie slowly begin to become clear, one of the questions fans are most curious about is who will play Princess Zelda. Rumors about who will play the character in this big project, which is being shot in partnership with Nintendo and Sony Pictures, have reached a remarkable level. The keyword Zelda is at the center of expectations and cast predictions about the movie. Although no official statement has been made yet, some sources are pointing to a possible name.
Hunter Schafer Name Comes to the fore for the Zelda Role
It has been suggested that Hunter Schafer is being considered for the lead role in the Zelda movie, which is planned to be released in 2027. According to news from GameFragger.com, Schafer’s name is mentioned as the actress who will portray Princess Zelda in the Nintendo and Sony joint production project. Schafer, who has starred in productions such as The Hunger Games and Cuckoo, is also mentioned in Marvel’s X-Men reboot project.
The film will be directed by Wes Ball, and the script is entrusted to Derek Connolly, one of the writers of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. While the Zelda character is sometimes a figure waiting to be saved in the series, she stands out as a strong and active hero, especially in games like Breath of the Wild. This situation increases expectations about what kind of character portrait will be drawn in the film.
However, Schafer’s age has led to different interpretations about the casting. The actor is 26 years old, and it is claimed on social media that the film is actually looking for a young actor. This situation carries clues that the final choice has not been made yet.
After the success of Nintendo’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023 together with Universal and Illumination, expectations for the Zelda film are also quite high. That production grossed $1.3 billion worldwide. Zelda’s journey to the big screen could have a similar effect.
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