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Let’s dreamcast The Legend of Zelda live-action movie. Who should play Link, Zelda, etc?

By Camila Domingues

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BERLIN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 05: US actress and model Hunter Schafer attends the “Die Tribute von Panem – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” European premiere at Zoo Palast on November 5, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Tristar Media/WireImage)
BERLIN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 05: US actress and model Hunter Schafer attends the “Die Tribute von Panem – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” European premiere at Zoo Palast on November 5, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Tristar Media/WireImage) /

Hunter Schafer as Princess Zelda

Princess Zelda isn’t your run-of-the-mill damsel in distress. She’s the embodiment of wisdom, the guardian of Hyrule, and a powerhouse in her own right. With each different installment in the game series, she’s been a scholar, a mystic, a rebel, and even a ghostly guide, but she’s always been the silver thread woven through The Legend of Zelda lore.

Zelda (the Princes, not my adorable little dog) is as complex as the ever-changing stories; wielding magic, bow and arrow, and even a sword when the occasion calls. She’s royalty that doesn’t just reign; she rules. Her character arcs are the stuff of legend: leading rebellions in secret, protecting her realm through the cunning of her Sheikah alter-ego, and mastering the sealing magic that keeps darkness away. Her essence is grace under pressure, the calm in the center of the storm.

Hunter Schafer’s screen presence seems like it’s drawn from the same well of magic that powers the great fairy fountains. Also, without even mentioning her acting skills, just look at her. She is Zelda.

Schafer has already shown her ability to channel the ethereal, the strong, and the enigmatic, all facets of Zelda’s character. She’s got that perfect blend of otherworldly grace and intellect, with an underlying strength that matches with Zelda’s royal lineage and wisdom far beyond her years. Her ability to convey powerful emotional depth, as seen in HBO’s Euphoria, is the kind of talent that could transform the role of Zelda from a high-fantasy archetype into a living, breathing person we root for, believe in, and adore.

As Zelda, Schafer wouldn’t just wear a crown; she would carry the legacy of Hyrule’s kingdom, its people’s hopes, and the weight of her destiny with the poise of someone born to stand at the edge of light and shadow. Her portrayal promises to illuminate Zelda’s inner fire, a flame that not only lights up the darkest dungeons but also the entirety of Hyrule, and our hearts as well.

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