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Hunter Schafer discussed the prospect of portraying the title princess inThe Legend of Zeldamovie, sparking curiosity about her potential role in the iconic gaming franchise’s cinematic adaptation.

This week, Nintendo confirmed a collaboration with Sony Pictures for a live-actionLegend of Zeldafilm. However, everyone wants to know who will star in it, and fans have already stated they want Schaefer to play the titular character.

A screenshot of Princess Zelda holding the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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During an interview withVarietyat theHunger Gamesprequel premiere, Schafer addressed fans' speculation about her potential casting as Zelda in the upcominglive-actionThe Legend of Zeldamovie. The ‘Euphoria’ star acknowledged encountering fan castings circulating on the internet. “That would be so cool,” Schafer said. “I love the game, personally. I played it as a kid and I still play it now. Who knows! That would be pretty cool.”

Shafer’s comments echo her previousreaction to the Zelda fan casting. Fans previously pointed to Schafer’s 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party look as evidence that she was the right choice for the role, highlighting the Rick Owens denim gown she wore for the occasion. Beyond the evident physical resemblance, Schafer is an excellent choice for the character due to her impressive acting skills, solidifying her status as one of Hollywood’s promising talents.

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Nintendo announced the upcoming live-action adaptation ofThe Legend of Zeldaearlier this week across all platforms.Mariocreator Shigeru Miyamotorevealed a collaboration with Avi Arad’s production studio to bring the franchise to the big screen. With no official cast confirmed, gamers and film enthusiasts are suggesting their favorite actors for potential roles in the upcoming film. With the SAG-AFTRA strike finally concluding, fans might get to know about the cast soon.

Originating in 1986 on the NES,The Legend Of Zeldafranchise boasts over 20 mainline entries, culminating in the latest release,The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, in the current year. Its enduring legacy on various platforms showcases its continuous impact on gaming.

It will be interesting to see how director Wes Ball recreates a world that has millions of fans across the globe. Fans would be keen to know all the minor details about the project because of their love for the video game series.

The Legend Zeldamovie is in development at Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

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