Iconic Legend Of Zelda Villain Ganondorf Reportedly Cast For Live-Action Link Movie

Published Aug 6, 2026, 12:38 PM EDT Adam Bentz is a senior news writer at ScreenRant, where he has authored nearly 5,000 articles, including features and lists. He studied creative writing and English with a concentration in screenwriting at Southern New Hampshire University and interned as a writer/journalist for The Borgen Project, an influential organization that fights global poverty. However, one of his proudest achievements is editing a Leonardo DiCaprio freakout compilation that has over 150K views on YouTube. Adam also fancies himself an amateur film critic on his personal website. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.The Legend of Zelda movie may have found its final boss, as the live-action film has reportedly cast the iconic villain, Ganondorf. After a decade and a half in development, Nintendo officially announced its live-action Legend of Zelda movie in 2023, with the franchise's creator Shigeru Miyamoto helping lead the project. The cast already includes Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda, and now, the live-action film has reportedly cast an iconic villain from the video games to serve as its central antagonist. According to The New York Times reporter Kyle Buchanan, the live-action Legend of Zelda movie has reportedly cast Australian actor Uli Latukefu, best known for the NBC show Young Rock, as the iconic villain Ganondorf. Though the movie is just months away from release, Nintendo has still only officially announced its two lead stars. More to come... Release Date May 7, 2027 Director Wes Ball Writers Derek Connolly Producers Shigeru Miyamoto, Avi Arad Cast Benjamin Evan Ainsworth Link Bo Bragason Princess Zelda