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Nov 10, 2023 · Learn everything we know about the upcoming live-action movie based on The Legend of Zelda, co-funded by Nintendo and Sony. Find out the director, writer, producer, cast, release date, and more.
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- Wes Ball is The Legend of Zelda Movie director. Wes Ball started his career in Hollywood with a short animated film called Ruin. After this, he dir...
- Deadline has reported that Derek Connolly is writing the Legend of Zelda movie screenplay. Connolly is best known for his collaborations with filmm...
- Avi Arad is an Israeli-American film producer who has worked extensively on licensed movies relating to the Marvel IP through his company Arad Prod...
- We don't know the Legend of Zelda movie cast yet. It's unclear if casting for the roles of Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, and others has even begun at thi...
- We don't know The Legend of Zelda Movie release date yet. According to producer Shigeru Miyamoto in his announcement on Twitter, The Legend of Zeld...
- Yes! Nintendo is co-funding The Legend of Zelda Movie with Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. More than 50% of the project will be financed by Ninten...
- Good lord, no. Sony Pictures Entertainment, which is funding The Legend of Zelda movie alongside Nintendo, is worlds apart from Sony Interactive En...
- Rumours of a Legend of Zelda movie have been percolating for a good while now, but there have also been rumours of a TV series. Back in 2007, the n...
- Sony co-financing new film, with Avi Arad and Shigeru Miyamoto set to produce, and Wes Ball directing.
- Should Link be voiced in the new live-action Zelda movie?
- Live-action Zelda movie is finally a reality
- It's unclear which Zelda story this movie will explore
By Rebekah Valentine
Updated: Nov 8, 2023 12:44 am
Posted: Nov 7, 2023 10:12 pm
Nintendo is finally making a live-action Legend of Zelda movie, after years of hopes and months of rumors.
The news was shared today in an official post to Nintendo investors, with few details. The film is being produced by Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad, chairman of Arad Productions and former founder and CEO of Marvel Studios.
Arad has been credited as a producer on numerous successful films over the years, most recently including Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Into the Spider-Verse, No Way Home, Far From Home, and Homecoming. He's also worked on upcoming films including Kraven the Hunter and the Borderlands movie.
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The Maze Runner director Wes Ball is set to direct, and Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle theatrical distribution in addition to co-financing the movie with Nintendo. Deadline Hollywood, meanwhile, reports that Jurassic World writer Derek Connolly is writing the script.
Though the press release indicates that development is just beginning, in a tweet/X post today Miyamoto indicated that the project has been in the works in some form for "many years now."
Earlier this year, rumors abounded that a live-action Legend of Zelda movie was in the works, but the word on the Hyrule street was that Universal was involved, or perhaps Illumination, rather than Sony. The rumors were fueled by the Tears of the Kingdom developers themselves, who expressed that they were "interested" in making a Zelda movie after the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie earlier this year. However, as Eiji Aonuma said at the time, "it's not just me being interested in something that makes things happen, unfortunately." A Netflix series was reportedly canceled after leaking on the internet.
I have asked Avi-san to produce this film with me, and we have now officially started the development of the film with Nintendo itself heavily involved in the production. It will take time until its completion, but I hope you look forward to seeing it. [2]https://t.co/2H9lzzS5Pv
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) November 7, 2023
Unlike the Mario movie, however, the Zelda film is live-action, meaning casting characters such as Link, Zelda, Ganon, and others will take on an entirely new dimension. The Super Mario Bros. Movie, while well-received, did undergo pre-release criticisms over the decision to cast Chris Pratt as Mario. A Zelda film would presumably be held up to similar fan scrutiny — even if Link remains a silent protagonist, as in the games.
Fans have speculated on the possibility of a Zelda movie for many years now, with more than a few donning costumes to create their own trailers. Way back in 2008 we created our own vision of a live-action Legend of Zelda. Back then it was just an April Fool's joke, but now the prophecy has seemingly been fulfilled.
It's unclear exactly which Zelda story will be explored in this film adaptation, or if a new Zelda story would be told instead. It's possible Nintendo opts to explore the most recent and successful entries in the franchise by telling the story of Breath of the Wild, especially if it would open the door to a sequel in Tears of the Kingdom. One way or another, we'll have to wait for updates from Nintendo to find out what's in store.
- Rebekah Valentine
Dec 10, 2023 · Wes Ball, the director of The Legend of Zelda live-action movie, aims to capture the wonder and whimsy of a Miyazaki film. He wants to preserve the charm of the video game franchise and avoid a dark fantasy tone like The Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones.
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Mar 25, 2024 · Wes Ball, who is known for Maze Runner and Planet of the Apes, wants to make a "serious" and "real" adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. He hopes to provide an "escape" for fans and create something that feels like a "live-action Miyazaki".
May 4, 2024 · The Legend of Zelda movie adaptation by Nintendo has been confirmed, but details are scarce. It will likely take some time before the live-action Legend of Zelda film is completed. Wes Ball will direct the movie, distributed by Sony and co-produced by Avi Arad.
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Nov 8, 2023 · Nintendo is developing a live-action movie based on its popular series, The Legend of Zelda, with Wes Ball as director and Shigeru Miyamoto as producer. Find out what we know so far about the Zelda movie, including the possible game adaptation, the trailer, and the cast.
Nov 9, 2023 · According to Nintendo, a live-action The Legend of Zelda film—produced by creator Shigeru Miyamoto—is in development. Wes Ball, director of The Maze Runner series and the upcoming Kingdom of the...
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