Nintendo has confirmed that its forthcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie will release in April 2027, a month earlier than previously reported.
The Zelda franchise, one of Nintendo’s most enduring properties since the original NES releases, has appeared across Nintendo platforms including the Nintendo Switch and has spawned numerous critically acclaimed titles such as Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64 and Breath of the Wild on Switch.
Alongside the official release date change, several casting listings and social media photos have circulated proposing additional details about the film’s production.
These reports—sourced from casting websites and fan posts—claim that actors and on-set elements point to the inclusion of franchise races such as Gorons and Kokiri, and that the production has used the codename “Umami.” These items remain unverified by Nintendo and should be treated as reporting of rumours rather than confirmed facts.
According to one report cited by GoNintendo, casting entries suggested that actor Albert Latailakepa was listed to play a Goron role, while a young performer named Evelyn Towersey appeared on casting pages as Fado, a Kokiri girl originally appearing in Ocarina of Time.
GoNintendo noted that Fado’s character in the 1998 Nintendo 64 title is the Kokiri who helps instruct the player on camera controls in one early sequence.
Those listings and associated profile references were reportedly removed from casting websites after being noticed by fans.
In addition to casting listings, a set photo circulating online reportedly shows a dog wearing an identification badge bearing the name “Umami,” the same codename that was previously observed on a production clipboard.
Observers have compared the dog’s appearance to canines seen in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Neither the studio nor Nintendo has confirmed the dog’s identity or the use of the codename beyond reported sightings.
Casting leaks and on-set photos are common in high-profile productions and are not always accurate.
Nintendo has confirmed the adjusted April 2027 release window for the live-action film, but has not released additional casting confirmations or an official trailer at this time.
Fans and industry observers should expect official announcements—including trailers and verified casting news—to be shared via Nintendo’s customary channels, such as press releases and digital events like Nintendo Direct, when the company is ready to provide more details.
The Zelda franchise, one of Nintendo’s most enduring properties since the original NES releases, has appeared across Nintendo platforms including the Nintendo Switch and has spawned numerous critically acclaimed titles such as Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64 and Breath of the Wild on Switch.
Alongside the official release date change, several casting listings and social media photos have circulated proposing additional details about the film’s production.
These reports—sourced from casting websites and fan posts—claim that actors and on-set elements point to the inclusion of franchise races such as Gorons and Kokiri, and that the production has used the codename “Umami.” These items remain unverified by Nintendo and should be treated as reporting of rumours rather than confirmed facts.
According to one report cited by GoNintendo, casting entries suggested that actor Albert Latailakepa was listed to play a Goron role, while a young performer named Evelyn Towersey appeared on casting pages as Fado, a Kokiri girl originally appearing in Ocarina of Time.
GoNintendo noted that Fado’s character in the 1998 Nintendo 64 title is the Kokiri who helps instruct the player on camera controls in one early sequence.
Those listings and associated profile references were reportedly removed from casting websites after being noticed by fans.
In addition to casting listings, a set photo circulating online reportedly shows a dog wearing an identification badge bearing the name “Umami,” the same codename that was previously observed on a production clipboard.
Observers have compared the dog’s appearance to canines seen in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Neither the studio nor Nintendo has confirmed the dog’s identity or the use of the codename beyond reported sightings.
Casting leaks and on-set photos are common in high-profile productions and are not always accurate.
Nintendo has confirmed the adjusted April 2027 release window for the live-action film, but has not released additional casting confirmations or an official trailer at this time.
Fans and industry observers should expect official announcements—including trailers and verified casting news—to be shared via Nintendo’s customary channels, such as press releases and digital events like Nintendo Direct, when the company is ready to provide more details.
