Nintendo has no intention of inviting trans actors to play Princess Zelda

2025-06-01 21:16:19|Myriagame |source：minecraft skins

There is a new rumor circulating online that "Hyper" star Hunter Schafer (biologically male and self-identified as female) is being considered as the role of Princess Zelda in Nintendo and Sony's upcoming live-action version of The Legend of Zelda movie.This rumor has sparked widespread controversy among players, partly due to Schafer’s public identity attributes and what some people think of as casting as deviating from the traditional trend.

Two independent third-party sources questioned the authenticity of the rumor.According to their statement (no independent verification is currently possible), this statement seems untenable and does not stem from the direct intention of Nintendo or Sony.

As always, readers are advised to be cautious about unconfirmed reports before official information is released.

Origin of the rumor

The rumors of this casting originated from entertainment whistleblower Daniel Ricktman (online nickname DanielRPK), who claimed that Schafer was “considered” in the role of Princess Zelda.Driven by Schafer's high-exposure character and recent media attention, the rumor quickly spreads on social media and the player community.

Although Rick Terman is known for his revelations in comic-film fields (especially Marvel Studios), there is currently no evidence that his source is related to Nintendo or partner Sony in the Zelda movie project.

Industry sources refute Hunter Schafer's role in the rumor of Zelda

After Rick Terman released the news, the media contacted a trusted third-party source who had accurate information and directly understood the news related to the Zelda movie, and directly refuted the rumors and provided the following detailed statement:

“Rick Terman’s report that Shaffer is ‘being considered’ distorted the facts by suggesting Nintendo’s positive intentions,” the source said. “In fact, the so-called ‘consideration’ stems from the recommendations from Shaffer’s casting agent to Nintendo, which is a common practice in Hollywood.”

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