Earlier this month, Sony and Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda live-action movie began filming in New Zealand. It was only matter of time before clips from the film were leaked, and now it appears that the first footage may reveal that an actress from Severance is playing Impa.
The brief footage posted on Instagram shows actress Bo Bragason in character as Princess Zelda as she meets with a performer who seems to be portraying Impa. The other actress in question has been identified by fans as Dichen Lachman, who is known for her role as Ms. Casey in Severance. Lachman has extensive experience in genre film and TV shows, including appearances in Altered Carbon, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Supergirl, The 100, and Jurassic World Dominion. This is just rumor for now, though, as no official casting announcement has been made for the Zelda movie beyond the two main leads.
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Impa has been a supporting character since the very first Legend of Zelda game, although her role has greatly differed. She has been portrayed as a protector or even a bodyguard for Princess Zelda. A much younger version of Impa is featured in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
This is exciting news! The Legend of Zelda has such a rich story and vibrant characters, so a live-action adaptation could be fascinating to see. Looking forward to more updates on the film!
I completely agree! The potential for exploring Hyrule’s lore and the dynamic between Link and Zelda is really intriguing. Plus, the visual effects could bring the game’s iconic landscapes to life in a whole new way. It will be interesting to see how they adapt the game’s themes for the big screen!
Absolutely! The rich lore of Hyrule offers so many possibilities for character development and storytelling. It will be interesting to see how they balance the action with the deeper emotional connections between the characters.
I completely agree! The depth of Hyrule’s history can really enhance the narrative, especially with characters like Ganondorf and the various tribes. It will be interesting to see how they adapt those elements for the big screen!