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The Legend of Zelda Movie Adds Lydia Peckham to Its Cast
Lydia Peckham has joined the cast of Nintendo and Sony’s live-action The Legend of Zelda film, although her role has not been revealed. The casting adds to a recent wave of announcements for the adaptation, which is due in cinemas in April 2027 and has already completed filming.
Peckham, known for playing Soona in 2024’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, will appear alongside Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Wes Ball, who directed Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is directing the Zelda film; other newly announced cast members include Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf and Dichen Lachman as Impa, while Yvonne Strahovski and the late Sam Neill have undisclosed roles.
In short
- Lydia Peckham joins the live-action Zelda film in an undisclosed role.
- The film stars Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link.
- The Legend of Zelda is scheduled for release on 30 April 2027.
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda is a long-running Nintendo fantasy game series. Its stories often follow Link, a young hero, and Princess Zelda as they face threats to the kingdom of Hyrule, including the powerful enemy Ganondorf.
The film is a live-action adaptation being made by Nintendo and Sony, with Wes Ball directing. Its cast includes Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link; other performers are set to play familiar characters such as Ganondorf and Impa.
The series has reached audiences through games, with different titles telling related but distinct adventures. The film brings its characters and setting to cinema, introducing the story to viewers who may not know the games.
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