There is finally new first-hand information about the Zelda movie

For decades, Nintendo avoided the cinema like Ganondorf avoided the Master Sword, then suddenly everything happened very quickly: First the Super Mario Bros. film conquered the screen and played over a billion US dollars a. And afterwards the next film adaptation took place announced.

The Legend of Zelda is next. So far, there has been little information about how Hyrule and its residents will be made into a film. This made fans fear the worst, and the casting of the characters in particular caused discussions.

Now Wes Ball, the director of the Zelda film and previous films such as Maze Runner, has taken part in one Reddit AMAs asked questions from fans.

Many questions, many answers

Actually, the AMA linked above was about Wes Ball's upcoming film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. But the first questioners who were thirsty for information about the Zelda project came forward relatively quickly in the Reddit thread.

Wes Ball answered many of these, here is a summary of his most important statements:

Link will speak

Zelda fans know that the hero Link has no sound in the games. But a silent film is difficult to imagine. Wes Ball probably thinks so too. His answer is: the question from a fan about whether the director thinks Link should speak Yes assume:

Zoras, Gorons and Co. will (very likely) be implemented with CGI

Admittedly, the next point is a bit speculative, as the questions and answers relate to Planet of the Apes 4. But Wes Ball seems to be a fan of CGI when it comes to bringing non-human creatures to life on screen.

Because a fan want to know: How do you decide whether to use CGI or practical effects?

Wes Ball's answer: I don't think today's audience would accept puppets or a man in a monkey costume.

What applies to monkeys will probably also apply to Zoras, Gorons, Dekus and the other peoples of Hyrule. That's why we should be prepared, that there will be a lot of CGI characters in the Zelda film.

However, this cannot yet be said with certainty, so there is still some hope for fans of high-quality make-up and elaborate prostheses.

The trailer for the new Planet of the Apes also suggests that Wes Ball also values ​​good CGI in his films, but see for yourself:

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Planet of the Apes: The trailer for New Kingdom is now also available in German

Sequels could follow

The financial success of the Zelda film is of course the basic prerequisite for Nintendo and Sony Pictures to even consider a successor.

At least Wes Ball is at least enthusiastic about the idea of ​​further Zelda films, because on the question asked a fan whether they were already looking that far into the future, he confirmed: We would love to continue with the story and characters.

A sequel to the Super Mario Bros. Movie has now been confirmed. So if Link's big screen debut is also successful, we're potentially looking at one Nintendo Cinematic Universe in contrast to.

Does John Cena play the fairy Navi?

Hey, we can't help that weird subheading, okay? The actor and wrestling star set the wheels of fan theories in motion himself when he posted a picture of Link (more precisely, the first Link from 1986) on Instagram some time ago without comment.

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A user in the AMA uses this post, which is still cryptic to this day, as an opportunity to criticize Wes Ball in a very… well, let's say special Casting to address: Will John Cena voice the fairy Navi from Ocarina of Time?

The director's answer: You never know.

Hey, lists! So John Cena fans can hope. All other Zelda fans are probably more afraid and anxious at the idea.

There's a real fan at work here

One insight that can undoubtedly be drawn from the AMA: Wes Ball loves Zelda more than anything and he will, quote, rip the A… opento create something great for yourself and your fellow fans.

The director says, among other things, that he has been working since the 80s Played all Zelda parts have and that be personal favorite Ocarina of Time. He also recently got Tears of the Kingdom really enjoyed.

It also proves that the Zelda film adaptation is a dream come true for Wes Ball well-aged tweet from 2010. There he advocates a film about Link and Co. and notes that he could never hope to be able to direct it himself. Well, you can be wrong!

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What is the current status of the Zelda movie?

The project is still at an early stage. Derek Connolly, who worked on Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, Kong: Skull Island and Star Wars: Episode 9 – The Rise of Skywalker, will be responsible for the script.

Nothing has been confirmed about the cast (sorry, John Cena!), nor has a date for the theatrical release been announced. Ultimately, we'll probably have to wait a while before we can watch Link's adventures without holding a controller in his hand.

In a new interview with Polygon Incidentally, Wes Ball confirmed that the Zelda film grounded and real should feel. This contradicts numerous fans who would have preferred an animation style like the Super Mario Bros. Movie instead of a live-action film.

The Reddit AMA should have at least made it clear that Wes Ball is someone in charge who at least knows the topic.