Samara Weaving has reportedly joined the cast of Sony and Nintendo’s live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. The Legend of Zelda rumored to have cast Samara WeavingIndustry scooper The Beyond Reporter broke the story. The role would give Weaving room to lean into the wackier performance style she has showcased in previous work. EXCLUSIVESamara Weaving Has Been Cast in The Legend of Zelda pic.twitter.com/WhVIRU3eo3 — Beyond Reporter (@Beyondreporter1) August 10, 2026Filming for The Legend of Zelda wrapped in April, well ahead of its 2027 release date. Samara Weaving’s career trajectory has accelerated.