Late Actor Sam Neill Reportedly Cast in Live-Action Legend of Zelda Movie
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Reports indicate the late Sam Neill will appear in the live-action Legend of Zelda film, alongside casting updates for Ganondorf and the main leads.
Casting details for the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda film are starting to take shape, and reports indicate that the late, legendary actor Sam Neill will feature in the movie. According to reporting from Deadline, Neill's appearance in the adaptation would likely mark his final on-screen performance. While neither Sony nor Neill's former representatives have officially corroborated the casting, the news has naturally generated significant attention from fans tracking the project's development.
Alongside the reports surrounding Neill, further details about the cast have emerged. Australian actor Uli Latukefu, recognized for his work in Young Rock and Black Adam, has reportedly landed the iconic antagonist role of Ganondorf. Production is currently underway in New Zealand under the direction of Wes Ball, who previously directed Maze Runner and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The film's primary leads are also set, with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth starring as Link and Bo Bragason taking on the role of Princess Zelda.
The live-action adaptation is currently scheduled to hit theaters on April 30 next year, just missing the franchise's official 40th anniversary window. Fans have plenty of other reasons to stay tuned to the series in the meantime, as rumors and reports continue to circulate regarding a potential remake of Ocarina of Time slated for later this year. For more details on the production and the original reporting, you can check out the full story over at Eurogamer.
Original reporting by Robert Purchese at Eurogamer.
Tags: The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo, Movies, Gaming News, Sony
Original article: Eurogamer