CINEMA NEWS – The live-action Legend of Zelda movie has been officially confirmed, and now the chances of Tom Holland playing Link have skyrocketed.

Now that a live-action Legend of Zelda movie is officially in the works, Tom Holland’s chances of playing the iconic Nintendo character have skyrocketed. The Spider-Man star was a popular fan favorite to play Link in a live-action Legend of Zelda adaptation, but it looked like he might never actually get the chance. Now that Nintendo has announced that a Legend of Zelda movie is in the works, Holland’s chance to play Link has arrived – and certain details about the project are tipping the odds in the actor’s favor.

The upcoming Legend of Zelda movie will be directed by Wes Ball and produced by Avi Arad and Shigeru Miyamoto. The distributor of the film will be Sony, which will bring the film to the cinema together with Nintendo. After the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, there is a good chance that the Legend of Zelda adaptation will also be a success. Due to the already established fan base and the extensive story, there is a lot of promise in a live-action film. If Holland gets the lead role, it’s likely to garner even more attention — and satisfy some of the fans who have been clamoring for his involvement since long before the project was greenlit.

Tom Holland already has two ties to the live-action Legend of Zelda movie

Being a popular choice for the role of Link alone isn’t enough to land Holland the lead role in the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie. However, the actor has two connections to the film that make his casting a realistic possibility. The first, of course, is the fact that he has already appeared in two of Sony’s blockbuster franchises: Spider-Man and Uncharted. All three of Holland’s Spider-Man films have been successful, with the most recent – Spider-Man: No Way Back – grossing $1.9 billion at the worldwide box office (via Box Office Mojo).

Uncharted was also a box office success, despite not doing well critically, with the film grossing just over $400,000 (via Box Office Mojo). As Nathan Drake, Holland has proven that he can effectively bring an iconic video game character to life. There are significant differences between characters like Nathan Drake and Link. Still, Holland has proven over the years that he has a wide range of film roles. If given the opportunity to portray the main character of The Legend of Zelda, he will undoubtedly rise to the task.

The other connection that connects Holland to the Legend of Zelda movie is to Arad. Arad is producing the film, just as he produced the MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy and Uncharted. Since Arad has been an executive producer on so many Holland projects, it’s clear that the actor has the connections to join the Legend of Zelda cast if he wants to. And some fans are hoping it will.

Why is Tom Holland so popular as Link in Legend Of Zelda?

Calls for Holland to play Link may seem surprising at first, but AI artists imagined the actor in the role – and Holland really does look perfect as Link. Even though he doesn’t have the exact traits of the character, it’s easy to see why some fans envision him in the role. It could easily give a new spin to the protagonist of The Legend of Zelda. And his success bringing iconic figures such as Spider-Man and Nathan Drake to life means he can handle a role with high expectations. A Legend of Zelda movie will need that in an actor.

Due to Holland’s talent and popularity, he is an excellent candidate for the role of Link. His acting skills give him the range to fit into the role, even if it’s unlike any character he’s played before. In addition, the fact that Holland is so well-known could also benefit Nintendo and Sony’s film adaptation. Of course, not everyone is convinced that Holland can play Link. Such a cast can backfire if not handled well.

Why would it be a mistake to cast Tom Holland as Link in The Legend Of Zelda?

Although Holland would star in The Legend of Zelda movie, his involvement may actually backfire. Given that he’s an established actor, Holland’s casting is likely to be divisive. Some fans want to see the Spider-Man star in the role, while others are vehemently opposed. In fact, Chris Pratt and Holland’s casting spree began almost immediately after The Legend of Zelda movie was confirmed. It seems that a significant number of fans have other actors in mind for the role of Link. Many people also prefer strangers to play The Legend of Zelda, which has worked for other franchises such as Harry Potter and Star Wars.

Plus, Holland’s time to play Link might be over. Link’s age in The Legend of Zelda games ranges from 10 to 17 years old. At 27, Holland may be too old for the role. It’s possible that Sony and Nintendo are aging the character to make the game appeal to adults who grew up playing the game. However, such a change may prove to be controversial in itself. It’s also safe to say that Sony and Nintendo will want to make sequels and spinoffs. If the companies are hoping to turn the live-action Legend of Zelda into a franchise, then casting a younger, lesser-known star might be the way to go.

The Legend Of Zelda Could Use Tom Holland, But He Doesn’t Absolutely Need It

A Legend of Zelda movie would likely benefit from Holland’s star power by attracting moviegoers unfamiliar with the video game franchise. Holland became a household name thanks to his role in the MCU, and viewers would come for his presence alone. However, while Holland may help The Legend of Zelda attract more viewers, the film certainly doesn’t need him in the director’s chair. The franchise is quite large in itself, as it spans 29 video games, many of which are considered classics. No matter who stars, die-hard fans of the source material are sure to hit theaters when the film arrives.

With The Legend of Zelda being as popular as it is, there’s little doubt that it will be a success – and that’s what Nintendo and Sony are counting on. Although a big-name celebrity can help make the film even more successful, interest will be high regardless. This means that box office success is almost guaranteed, especially if the marketing and reviews are as good as other recent game adaptations like Sonic the Hedgehog and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Source: Box Office Mojo