Few Nintendo franchises carry as much generational magic as The Legend of Zelda. Whether your personal gateway to Hyrule was exploring pixelated dungeons on the NES, venturing through Kokiri Forest in Ocarina of Time, sailing cel-shaded seas in The Wind Waker, or tackling shrine puzzles in Breath of the Wild, every gamer has a specific era that defined their childhood.
But as Nintendo and Sony Pictures prepare to bring Link to the big screen in an unexpected live-action feature movie, a recent interview with the lead star just delivered a reality check that is bound to give long-time fans some serious existential dread.
A Reality Check From Hyrule’s Next Hero
With the live-action movie currently targeting an April 30, 2027 release date, details surrounding the production have been kept under tight lock and key. However, young actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who is playing Link after booking a major role as Daeron Targaryen in the hit TV show House of the Dragon, recently sat down with GamesRadar to chat about his career.
Naturally, the conversation quickly turned toward the responsibility of wearing the iconic green tunic. While the 17-year-old actor couldn't divulge specific plot details, he dropped...
