The actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who will play Link in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, didn't get to play Breath of the Wild when it launched in 2017 due to his age. At the time, Ainsworth was only 8 years old and didn't have a Nintendo Switch console. Instead, he spent his time watching other players play and watching gameplay online. Ainsworth, now 17, has spoken about his experience with the Zelda series and how he prepared for his role in the movie. Although he didn't play Breath of the Wild at launch, he has had the chance to play other games in the series and is excited to be part of the film adaptation. The Zelda movie is in production and is expected to be released in the near future. Fans of the series are eager to see how the character of Link will be portrayed on the big screen. Ainsworth's performance as Link in the Zelda movie is one of the most exciting aspects of the production. The actor has spoken about his passion for the series and his desire to do justice to the character of Link. With his dedication and enthusiasm, it's likely that Ainsworth will bring a memorable Link to life in the movie.
Source(s): Kotaku, Eurogamer, GameSpot