Haley Joel Osment Seeks Role in Zelda Movie

Haley Joel Osment has expressed a strong desire to be part of the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, which is being produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures. During an IGN interview, he reminisced about his fondness for the franchise, particularly The Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, referring to their impact on him as akin to his 'original Star Wars trilogy.' Osment humorously acknowledged his age, mentioning he might be too old to play Link but remains enthusiastic about the project. The film, directed by Wes Ball, is being approached with a 'grounded' narrative style, although details on casting and release dates are still pending. Fans have also shown interest in other actors for the roles, including Hunter Schafer, who has expressed a desire to play Zelda. Overall, excitement continues to build around this adaptation, with Osment eagerly hoping to contribute to its legacy.