The primary Zelda film seems to be like ...

Whereas unofficial movies from filming The Legend of Zelda hit the web first, Nintendo additionally unveiled the primary photos of its live-action challenge. One photograph reveals Hyperlink and Zelda amid the hills of New Zealand — in case you’ve received characters with Elven ears, you must 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 now we have till a correct trailer arrives.

— Mat Smith

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