Sam Neill to Play Role in Sony Pictures' Legend of Zelda Movie
The late great Sam Neill will reportedly make a posthumous appearance in Sony Pictures’ forthcoming Legend of Zelda film.
Sam Neill, the renowned actor, will reportedly make a posthumous appearance in Sony Pictures' upcoming Legend of Zelda film, according to sources who shared the news with Deadline. The film, set to release on April 30, 2027, reveals that Neill will take on an unspecified role, following the announcement of other cast members. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth plays Link, Bo Bragason portrays Princess Zelda, and Dichen Lachman is confirmed to portray Impa.
Yvonne Strahovski also joins the cast as a "queen" character, though specifics remain undisclosed. Neill, who passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 78 in Sydney, Australia, was best known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders.
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