Hearsay: Zelda Reside-Motion Film Eyes “In style” Princess Decide

The Zelda live-action film locked in a 2027 launch earlier this yr however we nonetheless do not know particular particulars, resembling who will play every character.

One casting suggestion for Princess Zelda that is been circulating for a while now (and is seemingly a “well-liked decide with followers”) is the film star and mannequin Hunter Schafer – recognized for roles within the HBO present Euphoria and in addition film collection like The Starvation Video games.

Properly, the identical identify has now popped up in an “unique scoop” from Daniel Richtman, who says “Hunter Schafer is being eyed for the position of Zelda within the live-action” adaptation.

Hunter Schafer is reportedly being eyed to play Princess Zelda within the live-action ‘LEGEND OF ZELDA’ movie

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A yr earlier than the Zelda film was introduced, the identical star confirmed curiosity on this position at a pink carpet occasion:

Hunter Schafer: “Wow, I imply yeah, that will be cool…like an elf and I performed that online game a bunch after I was a child, that is such a very good sport.”

Whereas this supply has made some correct calls up to now, Nintendo (and different events) at this stage have not formally revealed something in regards to the casting. By the sounds of it as properly, this might simply be one in all many names in consideration to play the princess.

This follows a hearsay earlier this yr claiming the Zelda film can be a part of a trilogy and shot in New Zealand – the identical location because the film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings.