Rumour: Ganondorf Actor For The Zelda Movie May Have Been Leaked
Leaked set videos and conflicting casting reports have sparked widespread speculation regarding the portrayal of Ganondorf in the upcoming Zelda film.
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The rumor about the actor for Ganondorf in "The Legend of Zelda" movie was confirmed, with Uli Latukefu cast in the role. Additional castings for the film were also announced, including Sam Neill.
Epilogue added 22d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
IGN identified Uli Latukefu as the actor cast for the role of Ganondorf, while simultaneously reporting that Sam Neill has joined the cast in an undisclosed role. Shortly thereafter, Nintendo Life described the casting of Ganondorf as a rumour, suggesting the information may have been leaked.
This shift in framing followed discussions among fans on social media who claimed to have identified the character in leaked set videos. Yahoo notes that these set videos have fueled fan theories, creating a discrepancy between the definitive casting announcement reported by IGN and the characterization of the news as unconfirmed speculation by other outlets.
Coverage does not yet specify an official statement from the production regarding the accuracy of the leaked set footage or the identified actors. The production status of these roles remains subject to these conflicting reports.
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Questions people are asking
Who is reported to be playing Ganondorf?
IGN reports that Uli Latukefu has been cast in the role.
Are there other actors linked to the project?
Deadline reports that Sam Neill is set to appear in the film.
Is the Ganondorf casting confirmed?
While IGN reports the casting, Nintendo Life describes the information as a rumour, and coverage does not yet specify official confirmation.
Sources (4)
- Legend of Zelda movie fans think Ganondorf can be seen in leaked set videos Yahoo · 25d ago
- Uli Latukefu Cast as Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda Movie IGN · 25d ago
- Sam Neill To Appear In 'The Legend Of Zelda' With 2 More Roles Cast Deadline · 25d ago
- Rumour: Ganondorf Actor For The Zelda Movie May Have Been Leaked Nintendo Life · 25d ago
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