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Sam Neill completed filming for the live-action 'The Legend of Zelda' movie before his death in July 2026. While his specific role remains unconfirmed, Deadline reports he joined a cast that includes Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf, Dichen Lachman as Impa, and Yvonne Strahovski as a queen. The film, directed by Wes Ball, is scheduled for release in May 2027.
Sam Neill completed filming for the live-action 'The Legend of Zelda' movie before his death in July 2026. The film, directed by Wes Ball, also stars Uli Latukefu as the villain Ganondorf and is set for release in 2027.
Sam Neill’s final film role will be in the upcoming live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, set for release in 2027. The news follows the casting of Uli Latukefu as the villain Ganondorf and confirms that Neill, who died in July 2026, completed filming before his passing. The movie, directed by Wes Ball, also features Dichen Lachman and Yvonne Strahovski, with Sony and Nintendo co-financing the production.
Wes Ball, director of the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie, has urged audiences to appreciate the ambitious nature of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" by watching it in theaters, despite its disappointing $32 million Memorial Day opening. Ball emphasized that creative projects like Furiosa, which reportedly cost over $300 million to produce, are rare and should be celebrated. He also noted that the film's box office performance won't significantly impact the industry, as there will always be hits and flops. Furiosa, a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, has received positive reviews, including a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 10/10 score from IGN.
Actor Owen Teague teases the upcoming film "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," revealing details about his character Noa, a chimpanzee in a world 300 years after the events of the previous movie. The film explores the apes' development into factions and clans, with Noa's journey involving a feral human character and a new antagonist named Proximus Caesar. Teague hints at the possibility of more movies in the series, expressing excitement for fans to see the upcoming release on May 24.
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," the latest installment in the franchise, is set 300 years after the last film, with apes as the dominant species and humans living in fear. The movie follows a young chimpanzee questioning the morality of hunting humans, a bonobo ruler seeking ancient human technologies, and a human with higher intelligence. Directed by Wes Ball, the film is set to release in theaters on May 10.
Director Wes Ball, known for the "Maze Runner" movies, is set to direct a live-action film adaptation of "The Legend of Zelda," a video game franchise by Nintendo. This announcement came as a surprise to fans, as Ball had tweeted 13 years ago about his dream of directing a Zelda movie. The film will be co-financed by Nintendo and Sony Pictures, with Sony handling theatrical distribution. Plot and casting details are currently unknown.
Sony and Nintendo are co-financing a live-action movie adaptation of the popular video game The Legend of Zelda, with Wes Ball set to direct. The film will follow the adventures of warrior Link and Princess Zelda as they battle the evil warlord turned demon king Ganon to save the magical land of Hyrule. Nintendo will fund over 50% of the project, and Sony will handle worldwide theatrical release. The success of the recent Super Mario Bros animated film has likely contributed to the decision to bring another Nintendo game to the big screen. No release date has been announced yet.
Nintendo has announced a live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, with director Wes Ball at the helm. The movie will be co-produced by Avi Arad, financed by Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertainment, and distributed by Sony. After the success of the animated Super Mario Bros. movie, Nintendo is cautiously optimistic about adapting its video game franchises for the big screen. Plot and casting details for the Zelda film are currently unknown.
Nintendo has confirmed that it is working on a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, with Wes Ball set to direct and Shigeru Miyamoto serving as a producer. The movie will be co-financed by Nintendo and Sony, with Nintendo covering over 50% of the cost. This announcement aligns with Nintendo's broader ambitions to expand into the entertainment industry, including theme park attractions and the upcoming Super Mario movie. While details about the Zelda movie are scarce, Miyamoto stated that it will take time to complete.