May 1st 2024.
Will the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie take inspiration from the beloved game, Twilight Princess? The director, Wes Ball, has been discussing his vision for the live-action adaptation and has even hinted at the possibility of John Cena playing the role of Navi.
After the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo is fully committed to their future film projects, including a sequel and a live-action Legend of Zelda movie. While the details of the Mario movie are well-known, the prospect of bringing Zelda to the big screen poses unique challenges. Nintendo has partnered with Sony Pictures for this project, with the legendary Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad serving as producers. The director of the Maze Runner trilogy, Wes Ball, has been chosen to helm the project, with a script written by Derek Connolly.
In recent interviews, Ball has shared his excitement for the project and his hopes to do justice to the beloved game. However, his initial vision for the movie has evolved since he first expressed interest in it back in 2010. At the time, he had mentioned wanting a motion capture version similar to James Cameron's Avatar, but after working with Weta FX on his latest film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, his perspective has shifted. When asked about the possibility of a fully motion-captured Zelda, Ball laughed and stated that it probably isn't his choice. Instead, he wants the film to have a sense of realism and be grounded, though it's unclear if this applies to the special effects or the overall tone of the film.
Many fans have wondered how certain iconic elements of the game, like Link's windsock hat, will be translated on screen. Ball's comments suggest that there may be some changes, but he remains tight-lipped about any specific details. In a Reddit Q&A, he mentioned the lessons he learned from directing the Apes movie that he hopes to apply to the Zelda adaptation - keeping the budget on the screen, being ambitious, and having confidence in the talent around him.
Of course, the biggest question on everyone's minds is who will play the lead roles. Euphoria star Hunter Schafer has expressed interest in playing Zelda, while fans have suggested Mike Faist for the role of Link. Miyamoto confirmed in November of last year that development on the movie has begun, but it will still be a few years before it hits theaters. He shared on Twitter that he hopes people will look forward to seeing it when it's completed.
In the meantime, fans can speculate and share their dream castings for the movie. With the recent success of video game adaptations like Sonic the Hedgehog, there's certainly hope that the Legend of Zelda movie will live up to the hype. Who knows, we might even see John Cena as Navi - a prospect that Wes Ball jokingly entertained. As the project continues to develop, fans can keep an eye out for updates and enjoy the anticipation for this highly-anticipated film.
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