The primary Zelda film appears like this

Whereas unofficial movies from filming The Legend of Zelda hit the web first, Nintendo additionally unveiled the primary photographs of its live-action mission. One photograph reveals Hyperlink and Zelda amid the hills of New Zealand — when you’ve acquired characters with Elven ears, it’s important to movie in NZ.

As Engadget’s Nathan Ingraham notes, Zelda seems with a bow and quiver, so hopefully it’s a extra trendy spin than the damsel-in-distress authentic. I imply, the sport is named for her. Filming has simply began, so that is all we’ve till a correct trailer arrives.

— Mat Smith

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