Schafer had previously expressed interest in playing Princess Zelda, saying in an interview with ET: “I mean yeah, that would be cool. I played that video game a bunch when I was a kid.

Why the Hunter Schafer as Zelda Rumor Tracks Schafer’s casting is not a publicity gimmick. It’s a move supported by strategic and creative sensibility.

The Independent has contacted Schafer’s representative for comment. Created by Japanese game designers Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, The Legend of Zelda was first released in Japan in ...

Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer is reportedly being considered for one of the leading roles in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda film. The rumor comes from industry insider Daniel Richtman ...

The Legend of Zelda fans REALLY hoped that Hunter Schafer would play Princess Zelda in the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. And we must admit, casting Hunter Schafer would have been a really ...

Advertisement @mariiidotcom/X “not casting hunter schafer as zelda is the biggest fumble of all time,” wrote @chihiroloverr. Despite some hesitation, many fans expressed hope for the project.

Rumors are swirling that Hunter Schafer is being eyed for a Marvel role, but won’t be involved with the Zelda movie. Luckily, the creative team now has a few more weeks to find the right fit.

Hunter Schafer is reportedly being eyed to star as Princess Zelda in Nintendo's live-action 'The Legend of Zelda' film (Nintendo/Getty Images) ...