Benjamin Evan Ainsworth has shared a revealing detail about his connection to The Legend of Zelda ahead of the upcoming film adaptation. The actor, who is set to play Link, said he was too young to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when that game first launched, joking that the admission might give away his age.
The comment offers a glimpse into how Ainsworth is approaching one of gaming's most recognizable heroes. While Breath of the Wild helped introduce Zelda to a huge modern audience, Ainsworth's experience shows he belongs to a younger generation of fans now stepping into the franchise through the movie.
The Legend of Zelda film is already drawing attention as one of the most anticipated video game adaptations in development. Ainsworth, known to many viewers from House of the Dragon, is attached to star as Link, while Bo Bragason of Renegade Nell is set to play Zelda.
That casting detail, combined with Ainsworth's comments about Breath of the Wild, adds another layer of interest for longtime fans watching how the movie will bring Nintendo's fantasy world to the screen. Even without many broader story details available yet, the Link actor's early remarks are likely to keep discussion around the Zelda movie building.
