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- Legend of Zelda live-action movie set to release on March 26, 2027, per Nintendo and Sony Pictures.
- Tom Holland is 4/6 favourite to play Link; Hunter Schafer 6/4 to play Zelda.
- Odds from leading betting sites, with coverage at the best entertainment betting sites.
Zelda Live-Action Film Confirmed for 2027
Nintendo and Sony Pictures have officially announced that the highly anticipated Legend of Zelda live-action movie will hit cinemas on March 26, 2027.
The film will be co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad, and while details remain tightly under wraps, speculation has exploded over who will be cast in the lead roles of Link and Princess Zelda.
The latest casting markets place Tom Holland as the clear favourite to take on the iconic silent swordsman, while Hunter Schafer is the frontrunner to play the magical princess.
Holland is odds-on with betting sites to play Link with the Uncharted and Spider-Man star given a 60% implied probability of getting the role.
| Who will play Link? | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Holland | 4/6 | 60.0% |
| Thomas Brodie-Sangster | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Asa Butterfield | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Taron Egerton | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Timothée Chalamet | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Hunter Schafer favourite to play Zelda
Hunter Schafer has emerged as the favourite to play Zelda, with her performance in Euphoria drawing praise for emotional depth and screen presence.
Olivia Cooke and Saoirse Ronan are close behind, offering both fantasy and prestige drama credentials.
| Who will play Zelda? | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Schafer | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Olivia Cooke | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Saoirse Ronan | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Billie Eilish | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Sydney Sweeney | 7/1 | 12.5% |
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