The Legend of Zelda film cinematographer showed new concept art with the main character
Gyula Pados, the cinematographer behind The Legend of Zelda's screen version, posted a photo of a "clapperboard" that includes an image of Link. It appeared just after reports that filming had wrapped up — see the note about completion. Oddly, the Link shown doesn't read as the same face as the actor cast for the role: Benjamin Evan Ainsworth ("The Sandman"). Fans immediately started debating origins — AI? early concept? something else? (e.g., concept art made pre-shoot.)
Princess Zelda, in this take, is played by Bo Bragason ("The Dock"). Direction is by Wes Ball ("The Maze Runner"). The script credits go to Derek Connolly ("Jurassic World") and T.S. Nowlin ("Project Adam"). On the production side you'll find names like Shigeru Miyamoto (Nintendo) and industry vet Avi Arad, formerly a creative director at Marvel Entertainment — interesting mix, no?
The project surfaced in 2023; the studio has lined up a wide release for May 7, 2027. Will the clapperboard image be a hint or a red herring? Time (and trailers) will decide.