The Wall Street Journal is reporting today that Nintendo is partnering with Netflix to deliver a live-action series based off of the Legend of Zelda.
“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.” According to an unnamed source that provided the info to the Wall Street Journal.
The report goes on to state that Netflix is till seeking out writers for the live-action Legend of Zelda project and that they are working closely with Nintendo.
No information was given as to a potential release date for the Legend of Zelda live-action series and Nintendo has not made any official statement regarding the report.
Source: Wall Street Journal
So what do you think about the potential for a live-action version of the Legend of Zelda? Will it end up being as good as the infamous Phillips CD-I Zelda games? Let us know in the comments section below.
I have no clue how LoZ could translate well into a live-action episodic series. I sure hope Nintendo isn’t giving the show-runners too much freedom.
Right there with ya Chrono!