“The Legend of Zelda,” one of the most popular videogame series of all time, is in the works as a television show at Netflix.
The video streaming service is in the early stages of developing a live action series based on “Zelda,” about an ordinary boy named Link who must rescue a princess named Zelda and save a fantasy world called Hyrule, said a person familiar with the matter. As it seeks writers to work on the show, Netflix is describing it as “Game of Thrones” for a family audience, this person said.
The “Zelda” games have traditionally included swords and sorcery, like “Game of Thrones” or “Lord of the Rings,” but typically with a more light-hearted, kid-friendly tone.
Netflix is said to be working closely with Nintendo, the Japanese game developer that has made about 20 “The Legend of Zelda” games since the original, which was released in the U.S. in 1987.
Nintendo is very protective of its intellectual property and has allowed few adaptations over the years. An animated “Legend of Zelda” series ran for just one season in 1989. A 1993 movie based on Nintendo’s “Super Mario Bros.” was an infamous bomb.
As it is still seeking a writer to work on the series, Netflix has a long road to travel before a “Legend of Zelda” series actually becomes a reality. It’s also possible that Netflix or Nintendo will kill the project before it gets off the ground.
A Netflix spokeswoman declined to comment. A Nintendo spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
this is gonna be hot :trash but you know you gotta watch just at least a couple episodes to watch the car crash
The problem is that unless you have a really good costume and set designer it's VERY hard to make a fantasy show look sleek on television, regardless of budget. That King Arthur show on Starz had quite an impressive budget but looked very similar to ABC's Merlin miniseries from the 90s. Game Of Thrones had a huge budget but looked pretty damn ugly in S1.
It's not like Zelda even has a truly distinct or noteworthy look either, which means whoever designs it will be leaning on a variety of generic shit. This is gonna be ugly...
what if this has no actual VA and just moon noises with subtitles
I want it based on Majora's Mask with Peter Stormare as the Mask Salesman, Danny DeVito as Skullkid, and Mia Khalifa as one of the Gerudo pirates.
Hmm, Danny DeVito wouldn't even need to be put in makeup for thatI want it based on Majora's Mask with Peter Stormare as the Mask Salesman, Danny DeVito as Skullkid, and Mia Khalifa as one of the Gerudo pirates.
All the Gorons should be Danny Devito and Michael Chiklis , all the Zoras should be voiced by Steve Buscemi, Mask Salesman should be Matthew Mcconaughey, Skullkid should be Lil B.
I hope it isn't canon, causing much butthurt among gamers.
Netflix usually doesn't make complete shit, besides Hemlock.
Netflix usually doesn't make complete shit, besides Hemlock. I expect this to be like Marco Polo, boring but competent.hopefully with more titties :drool
Heard the second half gets a lot better. Still not gonna watch it.Netflix usually doesn't make complete shit, besides Hemlock.
That animated horse show looks pretty bad
I hope it isn't canon, causing much butthurt among gamers.
Wouldn't Zelda fans be more upset if it was canon, especially if it was terrible (which it will be)?
if it's actually about Link on his adventure to save Zelda, it can turn out interesting. that also sounds expensive to have new locations every episode or two with no real main set. and the way TV shows are, it'd be hard to establish a supporting cast and b story for the episodes.DISCLOSURE: I'm assuming I get more than one season just because of the property.
jayden smith as link would be funny and cool and goodWhy Save Zelda When We Are All Zelda?
Netflix usually doesn't make complete shit, besides Hemlock.
That animated horse show looks pretty bad
No, no, FEMALE link and male Zelda ("Zelder")
oh god at the resulting flood of conflicted tears :lol
I'll admit it would be kind of cool to play with the "different Links" thing, and have each season feature a new Link in a new setting; which would mean they could eventually have a female Link. First season just do some basic shit, and do it well enough to garner some hype. Then in S2 do OOT.
Or do it like Ameircan Horror Story and bring back the same actors in different roles each season.