New, off-the-shoulder set clips from Wellington, New Zealand appear to show Bo Bragason in Princess Zelda’s signature blue adventuring outfit and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, alongside what looks like Dichen Lachman as Impa. The footage, widely reshared today, lines up with the live-action film’s New Zealand shoot and gives the clearest look yet at costumes that lean into Breath of the Wild iconography.
What the leaked clips actually show
One short sequence features Bragason’s Zelda walking through a wooded path to collect a weapon from an unidentified character; nearby, a horse wears a saddle etched with the Triforce. Another quick shot offers a glimpse of Ainsworth’s Link in a green outfit with longish blond hair.
Costume-wise, GamesRadar’s breakdown captured the vibe in seven words: “Blue blouse, leather boots, fingerless gloves and plated hair? Check, check, and check.” The write-up also points out the hair styling’s “double-plated” look as a strong continuity nod to Nintendo’s 2017 Switch classic.
Video Games Chronicle adds that the clips “appear to show” Bragason and a “16-year-old British actor” Ainsworth on location, reinforcing that this isn’t test footage but principal photography on a practical set.
Cast, creatives & setting
- Princess Zelda — Bo Bragason (Disney+’s Renegade Nell, BBC One’s The Jetty).
- Link — Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (The Haunting of Bly Manor, Pinocchio). VGC describes him as a “16-year-old British actor.”
- Impa — Dichen Lachman (Apple TV+’s Severance) — not officially announced, but the leaked on-set footage strongly suggests she appears in costume as Zelda’s attendant.
- Director — Wes Ball (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, The Maze Runner).
- Producers — Shigeru Miyamoto (Nintendo) and Avi Arad (Arad Productions). Studio partners include Nintendo, Columbia Pictures, and distribution via Sony Pictures Entertainment.
- Filming location — Wellington, New Zealand.
Does the footage confirm a Breath of the Wild adaptation?
Nothing in the clips confirms the plot, but Zelda’s blue blouse, fitted pants, and gloves match her BOTW design closely. GamesRadar calls this Zelda “very Breath of the Wild-coded,” and even sketches the game’s setup with Calamity Ganon being “temporarily suppressed by Zelda’s magic.” That points to tonal inspiration, not a scene-for-scene retelling.
What’s officially on the calendar
Production began earlier this month in Wellington (New Zealand), with multiple outlets treating the new videos as on-set, in-camera footage from principal photography. Twisted Voxel lists the start date as November 4, 2025, and indicates the current production window runs through April 7, 2026. It also pegs a worldwide theatrical rollout for May 7, 2027. These dates have not been formally issued in a studio press note; treat them as schedule guidance, not locked commitments.
Why fans care about Impa
Impa, Zelda’s longtime guardian and Sheikah elder, has appeared across the franchise’s nearly 40-year history, including Breath of the Wild. If Lachman is indeed playing Impa, it signals the film will include the Sheikah-side of Hyrule’s lore, which could affect everything from the tone of Zelda’s arc to how Link earns his early allies. Nintendo Life’s community chatter even singled out Lachman as a “good Impa choice,” underscoring how quickly the speculation has crystallized around the character.
What the leaks do—and do not—tell us
What we learn: the silhouettes, palette, and hair for Zelda look BOTW-aligned; Link’s palette nods to classic green. A horse’s Triforce saddle confirms die-hard production design. And a Severance star on set dressed as a Sheikah elder would be a substantive world-building signal.
What we don’t learn: no Ganondorf reveal; no confirmation of timelines (BOTW vs. Tears of the Kingdom); and no official word on Impa’s casting. Until the studio speaks, treat the Impa identification and production calendar as credible but unconfirmed reporting.
The bottom line
The Legend of Zelda movie leaks give fans their first real look at Legend of Zelda movie set footage leaks from New Zealand: Bo Bragason in BOTW-style adventuring gear, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, and a likely Dichen Lachman as Impa. It’s a promising blend of grounded scenery and faithful costuming—exactly the balance this adaptation needs.
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