Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, the actor linked to a live-action version of Link, said he was not playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it first arrived. Asked about the hugely popular Nintendo game, the House of the Dragon performer explained that he was only eight at the time and was watching playthroughs instead.
That detail gives his relationship with Breath of the Wild a different angle from many older fans who experienced the game at launch. For younger players, major releases are often discovered first through videos, streams, and walkthroughs, making playthrough culture a big part of how games build audiences.
Breath of the Wild has also become one of those rare games with broad recognition outside gaming circles. The report notes that celebrities such as Brie Larson, Brendan Fraser, and St. Vincent have all spoken about their appreciation for the Zelda title, underlining its reach in popular culture.
Ainsworth’s comment is a small but notable insight as interest continues around a live-action Zelda project. Rather than being a day-one player, he first encountered Breath of the Wild as a viewer, reflecting how the game connected with a younger generation through online play just as much as through the console itself.
