
Having dominated the gaming scene for decades, Nintendo is now making waves in the cinematic world. The Super Mario Bros. Movie smashed the $1 billion mark, claiming the title of the first 2023 movie release to do so, and Detective Pikachu left its mark with a respectable box office performance in 2019. Now the gaming giant is setting its sights on Hyrule with the announcement of a live-action Legend of Zelda in development. As fans eagerly anticipate the adaptation, Princess Zelda has become a hot topic for fan casting, with Euphoria actress Hunter Schaefer emerging as a favorite for the role. But could Schaefer actually take on the role? Here's what she had to say about potentially staring in the action movie.
At the premiere of Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes on Monday, the Euphoria star stole the spotlight in a stunning silver ensemble. ET seized the opportunity for a red-carpet interview with Schaefer, where she not only spilled details about her time as a member of the Hunger Games prequel cast but also addressed the growing fan excitement surrounding the casting of her in the titular role. In response, she expressed her enthusiasm, saying: