Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Movie Fan Cast and Ideas
To celebrate 25 years of this fantastic game, I'm doing a live-action movie, Fan Cast and Ideas. I know I did an animated one, but this is live-action, and I think Ocarina is the right storyline to adapt on the big screen. If I were to adapt it, I would make a three-parter film series like Lord of the Rings, but my cousin said they should look at the new Dungeons and Dragons movie that came out this year for inspiration, too. That's actually a great idea because that movie was good.
The first film covers the child arc and ends with Link getting the Master Sword. The second film has Link learning about his past; he goes to the Forest, Fire, and Water Temples. It ends with him seeing Kakariko Village in flames. The third and final film has him going to the Shadow Temple and Spirit Temple and finally going to rescue Zelda and face Ganondorf. That's how I would do it, and I would make it a fantasy, adventure, comedy, and drama film series.
So heres my fan cast and for kid actors I'm just going to go with unknowns to play a young Link, Zelda, Malon, Saria, Ruto, and Mido. Although I've heard ideas of casting the new Percy Jackson actor as Link and he would be a good choice I'm not going to lie.
So here is my fan cast for Zelda Ocraina of Time and I'm going to use some of the cast I did in my animated film fan cast.
Tanner Buchanan as Link
I'm sticking with Tanner as Link because he looks the part, and he looks good green. In the film, Link would speak, but this is because of the mangas. I would look at the mangas for inspiration on how Link would talk. However, one thing I keep in the dungeons and temples: Link remains quiet because he likes to stay focused on a quest and not get distracted. In the film, Link was raised by the Koriki, but unlike the other Koriki, he never got a fairy, unlike the others, and is mocked for it. However, his friend Saria is there for him and tells him he will get a fairy soon. Link, of course, sets out on a quest after saving the Deku Tree, and he tells him he needs to protect the spiritual stones from an evil man who wants the power to unlock the sacred realm. Link would meet Zelda early in the film, and we would see a romance grow between the two. Link learns more about his past, and he realizes he's actually Hyilan and that his father was a royal knight and his mother was a noble lady. The two of them died saving him from Ganondorf, as they knew their son had the triforce of courage. Link's shield that he gets as an adult instead of buying it at a store, he gets from Impa, and she tells him it belonged to his father and it's only fitting his son inherits it. Link's story should also be a coming of age, and he represents true courage.
Isabel May as Princess Zelda
Anthony Starr as Ganondorf
I recast Ganondorf again, this time with Boys star Anthony Starr. Anthony could pull it off because he's as good as Homelander. Unlike Bowser from the Mario Bros movie, Ganondorf can't be goofy. Ganondorf needs to be this dangerous man who will stop at nothing until he gets what he wants. He's cunning, scary, and a twisted villain who's power-hungry. However, we learn Ganondorf actually just wanted to give the Geurdo tribe a better home as he is the only male of the tribe. The Gerudo Tribe is mainly of women, and one male is born every hundred years. Ganondorf seeks to take over Hyrule, but he's not doing it for his people but for his power. Ganondorf is also the one who killed Link's parents. He killed Link's father in a duel and injured his mother, who barely escaped him.
Ayo Edebiri as Navi
I stuck to Ayo for Navi because she's incredible in The Bear. Make Navi less annoying than she was in the game. However, although she is annoying in the first film, she becomes likable in the next two films.
Ken Watanabe as The Deku Tree 
I kept Ken as the Deku Tree because he has the right voice for the Deku Tree. The Deku Tree serve as a father figure to Link as a child and he was there for Link when he needed it.
Richard Armitage as King Rhoam of Hyrule
So I decided to keep Richard Armitage but recast him as Zelda's father, unlike the Ocriana of Time game. King Rhoam plays a role in the film, and we see his relationship with his daughter Zelda. He's also shown to be a good king and an example of an absolute ruler. He's basically the opposite of Ganondorf.
Gemma Chan as Impa
Impa is Zelda's guardian and is a member of the Sheikah, a group of guardians who protect the royal family. Impa is a skilled ninja and swordswoman, and she has some magic, too. Impa is not only a guardian for Zelda, but she also serves as a mother figure to Zelda. Since Zelda lost her mother when she was very young. She and Link meet in Kakariko village again, and she gives him a shield that belonged to his father. Impa even trains Link in combat and in some magic, too.
Sophia Lillis as Malon
Malon is the daughter of Talon, the owner of Lon Lon Ranch, and she became friends with Link when she was a kid. They meet after her dad helps Link during a thunderstorm, and all three go to Hyrule Town. She even helps Link break into the castle. She has a horse named Epona, whom Link meets and bonds with. Malon, Link, and Epona bond as they sing Epona's Song. As an adult, her father was kicked out of the Lon Lon Ranch, and Mr. Ingo, her father's greedy business partner, took it over. She's forced to work for Ingo and hopes to take back her father's ranch and someday meet a handsome knight. It's also hinted that she has a crush on Link, and I know Link loves Zelda, but by the end, Link likely ends up with Malon after he goes back in time. I see it happening because Malon is a very likable character.
Nick Frost as Talon 
Mackenzie Crook as Ingo
Kotake and Koume are Ganondorf's witches and surrogate mothers. When they fuse together, they give birth to Twinrova. Kate Mulgrew and Glenn Close play these two witches. I've seen them play two evil witches, so they are good choices.
I kept Nick Frost because he looks like Talon and brings comedy to the films. He's a loveable, hardworking, but lazy dad whom we all want to have. Talon is the first Hyilan to meet Link, and he even saves Link during a rain storm once Link leaves the Lost Woods. I made up that idea because it would be interesting.
I kept the same guy, and Mackenzie is a solid choice for the role. He looks the part, and he's a funny actor too. Ingo is a greedy, not hardworking guy. He eventually takes over the Lon Lon Ranch with Ganondorf's help and gives him the fastest horses. Epona escapes him, Link challenges him to a race, and he beats him. Ingo tries to trap Link for Ganondorf's minions. Link, Malon, Epona, and he even saves Ingo because although he's a greedy bastard, Link wouldn't let him suffer a horrible fate. It's also revealed Ingo was under the control of Twinrova. He eventually makes it right with Talon and Malon and promises to make up for the horrible things he did to them.
Nonso Anozie as Chief Darunia
I kept Nonso because he was excellent in Sweet Tooth. Chief Darunia is the leader of the Goron Tribes, and in the film, his people are being eaten by a Dodongo, a dragon created by Ganondorf, after he refused to give up the spiritual stone. Not only that, the Gorons are still getting food because Dodongo has taken over the cavern of their food. Gorons eat rocks... particular types of rocks. It doesn't make sense because there are rocks everywhere on Death Mountain. Darunia is an authoritarian and strong leader, but he loves music, especially from Koroki village. He would also have a son named Link after saving his people.
Madeleine Madden as Princess Ruto
I recast Princess Ruto with Madeleine Madden. You might know her from the Wheel of Time series. In the first film, Princess Ruto is a bit of a brat and often gets into trouble. However, she does want to help Lord Jabu-Jabu, who is sick with a parasite. However, after Link saves her and helps Jabu-Jabu, the Guardian of the Zoro, she gives him the spiritual stone, which is also an engagement ring. However, Link doesn't know what an engagement ring is, and he's in for a shock when he learns what it is.
Toby Jones as King Zora
King Zora is a fat Zora, but he is still a fine ruler and sincerely cares about his daughter and his people. He also met with Ganondorf, who wanted the spiritual stone. He refused like the Deku Tree and Chief Daurina, so Ganondorf cursed Jabu-Jabu, their whale guardian, with a parasite.
Graham McTavish as Rauru
Rauru is the Sage of Time. He is an owl who helps Link get to the Zora Domain. He reveals to Link that he is actually Hyilan and keeps Link safe for seven years after he pulls the Master Sword. I recast Rauru with Graham McTavish.
Hannah John Karmen as Nabooru 
Nabooru is a Gerudo who doesn't support Ganondorf and believes her people are wrong to support him. She meets Link, and they work together to stop Kotake and Koume. We see some Gerudo beside her against Ganondorf. It just shows that only some people support their leader. I recast Nabooru with Hannah John Karmen.
Glenn Close as Kotake and Kate Mulgrew as Koume
William Moseley as Link's father, Sir Arn. 
Link's parents would be in the film, and they play a significant role in this film. I did recast both parents. Link's father, Arn, is from the manga. Link's dad was a Hylian royal knight, and we see he was one of the best swordsmen in Hyrule. Arn and his wife Medilia had a son they named Link, and they learned he had the Triforce of Courage. Ganondorf knew of this and attacked their home, wanting to kill Link. Arn had his wife escape, and he held his son in his arms and "Be brave, my son." Arn fights Ganondorf and his monsters, but sadly, he loses. Before Ganondorf kills him, Arn looks at him and sees his son wielding the master sword and facing off against Ganondorf. Arn knows his son will get the master sword and save Hyrule.
He was also friends with Impa, who has his shield from his knight days as a memento. Impa eventually gives Link his father's shield, and Link vows to avenge his parents and remember them by carrying his father's shield.
Tamsin Egerton as Link's Mother, Lady Medilia
Medilia is Link's mother and a lady of the royal knights. She loved her husband and her son Link. When Ganondorf attacked their home, she escaped and said goodbye to her husband and kissed him one last time. She went to the Lost Woods but was injured by one of Ganondorf's monsters. She managed to get to Korki village and begged the Deku Tree to protect her son and keep him safe. She died but died saving her son. Both Link's parents are shown to be bravest because of their love for their son.
So that's my cast for the live action Zelda Movie and I would talk ideas but if you want to see my ideas just check out my other Zelda Movie Fan Cast and Ideas that was for animated film. Heres a link to the ideas I had in mind for a Zelda Movie.
Happy 25th Anniversity to
The Legend of Zelda
Ocarina of Time
That's my cast for the live-action Zelda movie. I would talk about my ideas, but if you want to see them, check out my other Zelda movie fan cast and ideas for an animated film. Here's a link to the ideas I had in mind for a Zelda movie.
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