Given the postponement of The Legend of Zelda movie by Nintendo, it’s possible they may have secretly secured a key player for their cast – Hunter Schafer might be one of them.
As reported by the game’s creator Shigeru Miyamoto, the release date for The Legend of Zelda has been pushed back from March 26, 2027, to May 7, 2027. This upcoming video game was initially announced way back in 2023 with very few specifics other than its planned debut.
Greetings! This is an update from Miyamoto regarding our upcoming live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. Due to some production necessities, we have had to adjust the film’s release date to May 7, 2027. This means that you will have to wait a little longer than initially planned. However, this extra time allows us to ensure the film lives up to your expectations and delivers the best possible quality. We appreciate your understanding and patience.”
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However, what do you mean by “production reasons”? It’s intriguing because they didn’t use words like “issues” or “delays.” Could it be that Nintendo is hinting at an unexpected development, such as the possible addition of Hunter Schafer to their cast?
Legend of Zelda delay might confirm Hunter Schafer’s involvement
For a moment, let’s go back. Actress Hunter Schafer, with her elvish features and otherworldly aura, is perfectly suited for the part. Interestingly, in 2023, the Euphoria star acknowledged fan casting by mentioning that she enjoyed playing The Legend of Zelda as a child.
Back in May 2025, Hollywood insider DanielRPK hinted that Schafer might be under consideration for the role of Princess Zelda, but it’s important to note that these discussions haven’t led to any official castings yet.
It’s been confirmed that Sam Schafer will be involved in filming for Euphoria Season 3, which started in February 2025. Given that Colman Domingo stated each episode takes about a month to shoot, it seems likely that the bulk of 2025 may not accommodate other projects for him.
Delaying the release of the Zelda movie for “production purposes” may provide Schafer with additional time, thereby allowing her to commit to Nintendo’s project confidently due to a less crowded schedule.
According to online sources, she appears to be an ideal fit for the role; they believe the hold-up might stem from her active participation as well.
One fan tweeted, ‘The delay is due to them finalizing the deal with Hunter Schafer for her role as Zelda!!’ #trustmebro” (or simply “…for her playing Zelda…”)
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According to reports, Hunter Schafer could potentially take on the role of Princess Zelda in the upcoming live-action ‘LEGEND OF ZELDA’ movie. (via: @DanielRPK)
— ScreenTime (@screentime) May 29, 2025
1st person: Miyamoto is browsing Twitter and comes across an image of Hunter Schafer wearing what appears to be a modified version of Zelda’s tiara…
Commenting on the online memes, they pointed out that Miyamoto is viewing an edited picture of Hunter Schafer donning something that looks like Zelda’s tiara…
Another individual chimed in, stating that there’s more room for negotiation with Hunter Schafer, as they refuse to accept any other actress playing Princess Zelda but her.
As of now, it’s merely conjecture since neither Schafer nor Nintendo has verified her role in the upcoming film. Neither has any other cast member been linked to the project, and no details about the plot have been disclosed yet. However, it is known that director Wes Ball will be leading the live-action movie production.
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2025-06-09 18:21