When it comes to converting a popular game to a film, this is usually a very risky ordeal that rarely ends up successful – there are some exceptions, but for the most part it’s something that studios are very careful about, and it’s an idea that has to be considered very carefully before it’s actually brought to the table. Which is why hearing rumors about a popular game franchise about to be turned into a movie is always a bit worrying for fans of that franchise, and the recent case with “The Legend of Zelda” is just another example of that.
It wouldn’t be that strange to consider the possibility, after all – it’s basically a fairy tale made into a game, and there are lots of possibilities for converting that into a movie that can be explored quite easily. The producers don’t even need to follow a specific plot as all games in the series have been diverse enough in this regard that there are many possibilities for how the story can be handled.
The main question right now is apparently the actor who would play Link himself. Takashi Tezuka, who’s responsible for the design of the “Zelda” franchise, has expressed some ideas of his own regarding the possible choices for Link’s actor, and it sounds like he’s fond of the idea of giving a chance to someone new who hasn’t been so prominent on the screen so far. Still, Tezuka didn’t actually have anyone in particular on his mind.
It’s interesting to note that Tezuka actually expressed a desire to see Link played by a female actor, although one with a more boyish look. That would make things interesting for the character, and it could also have some peculiar implications for the plot.
But it’s also a worrying possibility for some fans, judging by responses on various Internet forums – the main problem that people see with the suggestion is that it opens up the door to many changes to the core canon of the franchise, and that might not be a good idea. After all, many of the fans of the “Zelda” franchise have grown attached to the way things work and the setup between various characters, and changing those details for a movie could spell disaster quite quickly.
Of course, the idea for a “Zelda” film is still in the far future and it might not even happen at all. It’s just a random suggestion that’s being thrown around right now, but it would certainly be interesting to see how this franchise could be translated into a film. Of course, we’ve already seen various adaptations of “Zelda” on the screen, but an actual live action movie would be a complete game changer and something that would potentially revive interest in the franchise for many people, while also introducing it to others for the first time. Which is definitely something that this franchise can benefit from.
After all, many people have heard of “Zelda”, but many others have not, and it’s possible that the next installment in the franchise can benefit a lot from something that improves the overall popularity of the franchise itself to some extent. If the developers are about to release a new game soon, then having a movie released close to it can have some pretty dramatic effects on the popularity of both productions, and we can easily see gamers showing active interest in “Zelda” once again.