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I see the similarities, so I see why, going off looks, they’d pick these two. Curious to know who they’re going to pick to play Ganondorf.



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Ganondorf?

I've found a strange looking actor whose hair we could dye BRIGHT red, feed him steroids and exercise so he gains about 5 stone... We could and make it happen. He's best known as one of the stars in HBO's Girls, co-starring in Frances Ha and some of the newer Star Wars films.

Either that, or hire legendary villain method actor Rafe Fiennes (best known for the Nazi Amon Gǒth, the Red Dragon Francis Dolarhyde, Hades, and the pervert wizard Lord Voldemort) who already did the "gain lots of muscle" part while aging himself into his 60s (the things method actors do!):

Last edited by Jumpin - on 20 July 2025

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Jumpin said:

Ganondorf?

I've found a strange looking actor whose hair we could dye BRIGHT red, feed him steroids and exercise so he gains about 5 stone... We could and make it happen. He's best known as one of the stars in HBO's Girls, co-starring in Frances Ha and some of the newer Star Wars films.

Either that, or hire legendary villain method actor Rafe Fiennes (best known for the Nazi Amon GÇ’th, the Red Dragon Francis Dolarhyde, Hades, and the pervert wizard Lord Voldemort) who already did the "gain lots of muscle" part while aging himself into his 60s (the things method actors do!):

I like both choices but Canon wise I think Ganon should be played by someone South Asian/Middle Eastern or East African. Particular with the latter 2, the Garudo people are clearly inspired by those regions and Ganon should reflect them





Having said that though he's also green and distinct from the females lol. Off the top of my head I always loved  the idea Bradley Cooper. Idris Elba I think could pull it off energy wise but I want them to cast someone with a strong hook nose lmao. Plenty of actors outside of these but I feel like they will look for a few big stars to help carry the film since the Zelda/Link are relatively unknown. Would be super happy though with 100% unknows as well.



curl-6 said:
Dante9 said:

Yeah, I'd say they look like the characters they are supposed to be portraying.
I've heard speculations that they tried to pull some "representation" shenanigans as per usual these days, but Nintendo wasn't having it. Good for Nintendo.

If you mean the Hunter Scafer thing, apparently that rumor was started by a PR firm to drum up publicity.

Hunter would make an amazing Zelda but not for an young link story. I doubt there is a real story there outside of fandom creating a wave and someone else like the PR firm jumping onto it. There are other characters like Impa that she would be a better fit for 




Otter said:
Jumpin said:

Ganondorf?

I've found a strange looking actor whose hair we could dye BRIGHT red, feed him steroids and exercise so he gains about 5 stone... We could and make it happen. He's best known as one of the stars in HBO's Girls, co-starring in Frances Ha and some of the newer Star Wars films.

Either that, or hire legendary villain method actor Rafe Fiennes (best known for the Nazi Amon GÇ’th, the Red Dragon Francis Dolarhyde, Hades, and the pervert wizard Lord Voldemort) who already did the "gain lots of muscle" part while aging himself into his 60s (the things method actors do!):

I like both choices but Canon wise I think Ganon should be played by someone South Asian/Middle Eastern or East African. Particular with the latter 2, the Garudo people are clearly inspired by those regions and Ganon should reflect them





Having said that though he's also green and distinct from the females lol. Off the top of my head I always loved  the idea Bradley Cooper. Idris Elba I think could pull it off energy wise but I want them to cast someone with a strong hook nose lmao. Plenty of actors outside of these but I feel like they will look for a few big stars to help carry the film since the Zelda/Link are relatively unknown. Would be super happy though with 100% unknows as well.

Gannon is a ginger, so should have the following characteristics:

-very good verbally, their speech is a bit more pretty than average

-talks about right and wrong a lot, and i could be wrong but gingers appreciate ethics more than the average person

-Can whup some ass, gingers frequently have that viking blood, and they think that they have license to have an "irish temper"

-like to drink, appreciate alcohol, etc etc etc.

-rumored lack of a soul

-pale skin, easily sunburned and prone to skin cancer if they don't protect themselves

Last edited by shavenferret - on 21 July 2025

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shavenferret said:

Gannon is a ginger, so should have the following characteristics:

-very good verbally, their speech is a bit more pretty than average

-talks about right and wrong a lot, and i could be wrong but gingers appreciate ethics more than the average person

-Can whup some ass, gingers frequently have that viking blood, and they think that they have license to have an "irish temper"

-like to drink, appreciate alcohol, etc etc etc.

-rumored lack of a soul

-pale skin, easily sunburned and prone to skin cancer if they don't protect themselves

I knew to expect such a response, but I think its good to actually honour the source material too ;) 



Michael Shannon bulked up is my fan cast for Ganondorf.

And, Sean Bean as the King of Hyrule.



1doesnotsimply

As long as Ganondorf is big. I mean real big. Use some movie trickery if need be, but he needs to be at least twice the size of Link.



Oh and I want Rowan Atkinson as Tingle.



They look the part but I'm kinda worried about the physical aspect. I'm not expecting Link to be an action star in the movie but I was hoping the action scenes can be done without too much CGI. Still cautiously optimistic since Nintendo is working closely with development.