Hunter Schafer Reportedly in The Running for Legend of Zelda Film

Rumors are swirling that Euphoria and Cuckoo star Hunter Schafer is being eyed for the role of Princess Zelda.

via: Pink News

A rumour shared by industry insider Daniel Richtman in a paywalled X/Twitter post alleges that the 26-year-old trans actress is being considered to play Princess Zelda in the upcoming film.

Schafer has been a top pick to play the royal heir to the Hyrulean throne since the live-action adaptation was first announced in 2023 thanks to her resemblance to the character.

Reportedly directed by The Maze Runner‘s Wes Ball and co-produced by Nintendo’s very own Shigeru Miyamoto the live-action adaptation of the hugely successful fantasy video game series could be set for release in 2027.

Asked in 2024 whether she would be interested in playing the role, Schafer told Entertainment Tonight that the idea would be “so cool,” adding that she was a huge fan of the series growing up.

“I’ve seen another wave of the fan cast and everything, which is just really sweet,” she said at the time. “I’m honoured that they even think of me for that.”

Neither Sony Pictures, nor Nintendo, have confirmed or denied the reports.

No official cast updates have been shared by either studio, with information about the project remaining slim outside of rumours and speculation.

Percy Jackson star Walker Scobell is a fan-favourite for the role of series protagonist and Hyrulean warrior, Link. He acknowledged the fan casting at the time, saying he would “definitely consider” the part.

The actor, 14 years old at the time, said to Variety he doesn’t know if he would be “interested” in the role, but would consider it if given the chance.

Asked if he was familiar with the video game series, he said: “I’ve played [Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild], I haven’t played the new one [Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening]. My dad loves Legend of Zelda. He played the games when he was younger.”

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I'm actually here for this casting, and I'm also hoping they cast Hunter as Mystique in the MCU's highly anticipated X Men reboot.