Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda Film May Be Sam Neill’s Final Performance
The late Jurassic Park actor finished filming for the live action adaptation of Nintendo's classic RPG earlier in 2026..
The late Jurassic Park actor finished filming for the live action adaptation of Nintendo's classic RPG earlier in 2026.
The short version
- The movie adaptation of Nintendo's iconic fantasy franchise may be the late actor's final performance August has already been full of news about the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie.
- Shortly after Deadline broke the news of Ganondorf's casting , the outlet also reported that the late Sam Neill will also star in Nintendo's live-action film.
- Though Nintendo and Sony Pictures have yet to reveal Neill's role in the Zelda movie, the film may mark the beloved actor's final appearance on the silver screen.
What happened
The joint project wrapped filming in spring 2026, and is scheduled for release in May 2027 . Neill, Lachman, and Strahovski will be joined by Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link.
Why it matters
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto is producing the film alongside Sony veteran Avi Arad.
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