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Lydia Peckham Set For ‘The Legend Of Zelda’
New Zealand actress Lydia Peckham has joined the cast of Nintendo and Sony’s live-action The Legend of Zelda film, reuniting with director Wes Ball after Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Her role has not been disclosed, reflecting the closely guarded nature of the production, which has already completed filming and is due in cinemas in 2027.
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link opposite Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda, while Uli Latukefu is reported to portray Ganondorf and Dichen Lachman is said to play Impa. Sam Neill, Yvonne Strahovski and others are also involved, with Strahovski reportedly playing a queen; the franchise has sold more than 150 million units since 1986.
In short
- Lydia Peckham joins the live-action Zelda film.
- Her character has not been revealed.
- The film is scheduled for release in May 2027.
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda is a long-running Nintendo video game series, first released in 1986. Its stories often follow Link, a young hero, as he helps Princess Zelda protect the kingdom of Hyrule from threats such as Ganondorf.
The film is a live-action adaptation being made by Nintendo and Sony, with Wes Ball directing. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth is set to play Link and Bo Bragason Princess Zelda; several other roles, including Lydia Peckham’s, have not been disclosed. The series’ large, international audience means the film is a major screen adaptation of a well-known game franchise.
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