Playing Zelda Could Finally Let Hunter Schafer Shine on Her Own Terms

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Playing Zelda Could Finally Let Hunter Schafer Shine on Her Own Terms

With her magnetic acting debut as Jules Vaughn in HBO’****** series Euphoria, Hunter Schafer instantly soared into the ranks of Hollywood’s next-gen luminaries. The 26-year-old star is now eager to explore a wider range of characters beyond her previous transgender roles, and the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie could be a significant step in achieving that ambition.

If you have been living under a rock since last year, then it would come as a surprise to you that the hit Nintendo video game series, The Legend of Zelda, is finally getting a live-action movie in 2027, and rumors are floating about how Schafer would lead with the role of Zelda. Let’s delve deeper into this.

Hunter Schafer is rumored to be cast as Zelda for the upcoming movie

Hunter Schafer is an American actress and model from Trenton, New Jersey, and although it might seem like she first gained headlines after Euphoria garnered global attention, Schafer first garnered buzz in North Carolina for her activism against the Bathroom Bill back in 2016.

She got offered tons of trans roles after her debut, but denied most of them because she doesn’t want to make “being transgender” her identity. In a 2024 interview with

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, Schafer mentioned how only being seen as a trans actress is demeaning to her.

I really do believe that not making it the centrepiece to what I’m doing will allow me to get further. I think getting further and doing awesome *****, in the interest of ‘the movement,’ will be way more helpful than talking about it all the time.

As Schafer actively seeks diverse roles in movies, many fans have expressed their feeling about her playing the character of Zelda in the upcoming movie. This groundswell of public desire only grew stronger when industry insider

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also mentioned how Nintendo is eyeing the multi-talented actress for the role of Zelda.

While this source has made some scarily accurate calls in the past, Nintendo has yet to confirm anything that is being spread around the internet right now. The only thing we know for sure is that the movie will probably be released on 26th March 2027.

This could be a big step up for Schafer in her career.

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If Hunter Schafer does take on the role of Princess Zelda, it could mark a defining moment in her career, the one that moves her further from the shackles of typecasting. Zelda isn’t just a beloved video game character; she is literally one of the strongest female characters in gaming, and she is known for her divine femininity and ethereal beauty.

For an actress who has openly expressed her desire to be seen beyond her gender identity, portraying Zelda could be the perfect opportunity to assert her dominance in her artistic field. This could be her moment to truly break out, not because of who she is, but because of what she will bring to the screen.

The excitement around her potential casting for Zelda already says a lot about how people don’t just see her as a trans actress, but as someone with real talent to play a sacred video game character. This might be the chance for her to truly shine on her terms.

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