'The Legend of Zelda' Live-Action Will Be Sam Neill’s Final Project

In addition to the confirmation of Uli Latukefu (Young Rock) in the cast of the live-action The Legend of Zelda as Ganondorf, the main villain of Nintendo’s franchise, Deadline has confirmed that the movie will be Sam Neill’s final theatrical work. The actor’s role has not been revealed, and the publication was unable to reach Sony representatives for comment.

The actor died in July at the age of 78 and will appear in three more productions besides Zelda: Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, The Fox, and The Last Resort. 

Everything 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 biggest titles include Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Breath of the Wild. For now, it is unknown 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 movie. The only names officially confirmed in the cast are Princess Zelda, played by Bo Bragason, and the warrior Link, played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth.

The premiere is scheduled for May 7, 2027.