The late Sam Neill reportedly filmed scenes for the Zelda movie
A.V. Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Unconfirmed reports suggest actor Neill, Dichen Lachman, and Yvonne Strahovski have joined the cast of Wes Ball’s 2027 film adaptation of the Zelda game series, though no official roles have been announced.
- Lachman is rumored to be playing Impa, Princess Zelda’s bodyguard and friend, while Neill’s potential role remains unclear amid many mentor characters in the franchise.
- Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Link) and Bo Bragason (Zelda) are the only officially confirmed cast members so far.
- The film, directed by Wes Ball with a script by T.S. Nowlin, reportedly finished filming in April and is scheduled for release on April 30, 2027.
- Plot details remain secret, but the movie is expected to feature iconic Zelda elements such as magical triangles and flutes.
