Samara Weaving Reportedly Joins Legend of Zelda Film, Possibly as Hylia Goddess
Samara Weaving has reportedly joined the live-action Legend of Zelda film, possibly as the Hylia goddess, just days after being cast as Emma Frost in Marvel's X-Men reboot. Directed by Wes Ball and produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad, the film is set for a North American release on April 30, 2027. The cast includes Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf, Deakin Rahman as Impa, Yvonne Strahovski as a queen, and Lydia Peckham in an undisclosed role. The late Sam Neill also filmed scenes before his death in July 2026. No official confirmation has come from Nintendo, Sony, or Marvel.
Actor Samara Weaving has reportedly joined Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda film. Just ten days earlier, she was confirmed to play Emma Frost, the White Queen, in Marvel's X-Men reboot. The film is directed by Wes Ball and produced by Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and producer Avi Arad. It is scheduled for release in North America on April 30, 2027.
Earlier this week, multiple outlets confirmed the cast includes Uli Latukefu as the main villain Ganondorf, Deakin Rahman as Impa, Yvonne Strahovski as a queen character, and New Zealand actress Lydia Peckham in an undisclosed role. The late actor Sam Neill also filmed scenes for the film before his death. Neill, known for Jurassic Park, died of pneumonia in Sydney on July 13, 2026, making this one of his final screen appearances.
As of now, Nintendo, Sony Pictures, and Marvel Studios have not officially responded to reports of Weaving joining the Legend of Zelda film, and no public information is available about the role she would play.
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