"It Might Show My Age" - Zelda Movie Actor's BOTW Memories Will Make You Feel Old

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who stars in the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie, recently reflected on his childhood memories of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild during an interview with GamesRadar.

Ainsworth, born in 2008, was nine years old when Breath of the Wild launched alongside the Nintendo Switch in March 2017. As a result, he experienced the critically acclaimed game secondhand upon its initial release.

"I can't speak too much on the film itself, but I remember vividly when Breath of the Wild came out – and it might show my age – but I remember being quite young at the time when it came out, and so I didn't have a Switch at the time," Ainsworth said in an interview with GamesRadar. "I was watching gamers play it, and watching playthroughs, essentially."

Preparing for the Live-Action Adaptation

Since being cast in the feature film, Ainsworth has been studying the franchise's extensive timeline and past performances to prepare for his role.

"Upon being fortunate enough to play this role, such an iconic character, going back and realising the 40 years of legacy and history, and the varied tones, the varied stories, the varied renditions and vocal performances of this character as well," Ainsworth noted.

The actor also shared his enthusiasm for the production process, which took place on location in New Zealand. "Yeah, I'm a big fan, and just really excited, because it was an awesome thing to shoot. New Zealand is a wonderful place. But yeah, can't say too much more."

What to Expect Next

Filming for the live-action Legend of Zelda movie has officially wrapped. Ainsworth stars in the project alongside Bo Bragason, who plays Princess Zelda.

The feature film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 30, 2027.

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