Epic Zelda Fan Film Launches Fundraising Drive with Stunning Live-Action Trailer
Gift those rupee wallets
- by Jim Norman
Production on the live-action Legend of Zelda movie by Nintendo and Sony is likely progressing behind closed doors. Meanwhile, a group of enthusiasts is tackling the challenge of bringing Hyrule to life themselves.
Above, you can view the initial teaser trailer for ‘Lost in Hyrule‘, an upcoming live-action fan film that has just opened its doors to Rupee contributions on Kickstarter (or other non-Hylian currencies, if you prefer). According to the campaign page, the story is set after the events of Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask, offering the filmmaker’s perspective on “the untold conclusion of the Hero of Time’s journey.” Mmm, lore.
Director Chris Carpenter will also portray Link, while Princess Zelda, “a key character in this film,” will likely be played by A Series of Unfortunate Events actress Avi Lake.
The project aims to raise $30,000 through Kickstarter (approximately £24,000), with 100% of the funds collected going towards the film. At the time of writing, it is currently about a third of the way to its goal, with 31 days remaining before the campaign closes on February 21.
Now, let’s address the Mario-shaped elephant in the room. The Kickstarter page clarifies that the project is not affiliated with Nintendo or the official upcoming live-action film, pledging to “respect the wishes of Nintendo, Sony Pictures, or Arad Productions,” should any of the big players become involved.
If everything goes smoothly, however, the project plans to conclude its fundraising campaign next month, with filming set to begin in April and a release aimed for Fall 2025 — that’s quite the turnaround! Alongside the teaser trailer above, the production team has also released a ‘pitch’ video explaining