Title: Nintendo Announces Live-Action Legend of Zelda Movie in the Works
Nintendo has officially confirmed that a live-action Legend of Zelda movie is in development, much to the delight of fans who have been eagerly awaiting news of a film adaptation of the popular video game franchise. The announcement came today via an official post to Nintendo investors, revealing that the movie is being produced by Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad, chairman of Arad Productions and former founder and CEO of Marvel Studios.
Wes Ball, the director of The Maze Runner, has been tapped to direct the film, while Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle theatrical distribution and co-finance the project with Nintendo. Derek Connolly, known for his work on Jurassic World, is penning the script for the upcoming movie.
The news of the live-action Zelda movie comes after months of rumors, with Miyamoto hinting that the project has been in development for “many years now.” This announcement confirms the long-standing speculation and anticipation surrounding the possibility of a Zelda film.
Unlike the previous Super Mario Bros. movie, which was animated, the new Zelda movie will be live-action, presenting an entirely new challenge in casting iconic characters such as Link, Zelda, and Ganon. The casting decisions are likely to be closely scrutinized by fans, given the dedicated fanbase surrounding the beloved franchise.
While details about the specific storyline of the Zelda movie are scarce at this time, fans have been speculating on the possibility of a film adaptation for years. The potential to explore the world of the critically acclaimed Breath of the Wild game has been suggested, though Nintendo has yet to confirm any specifics about the plot.
It remains to be seen how the Zelda movie will unfold, but fans can expect updates from Nintendo as the project continues to take shape. In the meantime, this announcement has sparked excitement and anticipation among Zelda enthusiasts, who eagerly await further details on this highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved video game franchise.
For more information on the development of the live-action Legend of Zelda movie, stay tuned for updates from Nintendo.
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected].