'The Legend of Zelda' Live-Action Casts 'Severance' Actress as Impa

According to exclusive information from Deadline, Dichen Lachman, who plays Ms. Casey in Severance, will play Impa in the live-action The Legend of Zelda.

In the franchise, Impa is usually an advisor or protector to Princess Zelda, who will be played by Bo Bragason. Given Lachman’s age, 44, it’s very likely she will portray a version closer to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, where Impa serves as Zelda’s protector.

It was also revealed that Uli Latukefu and Sam Neill will appear in the film, with the latter marking Neill’s final role, as he passed away in July at age 78.

Everything you need to know about the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie

Originally released in 1986, the The Legend of Zelda franchise is one of the most awarded, successful, influential, and beloved franchises in gaming history. The story of each game features different versions of Link, a brave warrior, Zelda, the princess of Hyrule, and Ganon, an evil warlord who became a demon king. Some of the franchise’s main titles are Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and Breath of the Wild. For now, it is not known whether any specific incarnation of the story will be adapted, or whether Nintendo and the producers will work on an original story.

The live-action The Legend of Zelda will be directed by Wes Ball, known for helming films in the Maze Runner saga as well as Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

So far, very little is known about the plot that will be explored in the film. The only officially confirmed cast members are Princess Zelda, played by Bo Bragason, and the warrior Link, played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth.

The premiere is scheduled for May 7, 2027.