The casting of Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth in the upcoming live-action Zelda movie has sparked debate among fans, largely over perceived age differences. Many express concerns that the age gap complicates the idea of them as love interests. However, historical context shows that Link and Zelda have never been consistently portrayed as a couple across games. The series allows for various character portrayals, indicating that romantic involvement is not a guarantee in their relationship depicted in the film.
The casting of 21-year-old Bo Bragason as Zelda and 16-year-old Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link for the live-action Zelda movie has drawn mixed reactions, particularly over perceived age differences that some fans believe cast a weird light on a potential romantic dynamic.
Fans express concern about the age gap and its implications, insisting it's odd to have a love interest older than the main character. However, casting choices suggest that Zelda and Link may not be romantically involved.
Historically, the Legend of Zelda franchise has not established Link and Zelda as a couple. Their strongest connection appears in 'Skyward Sword,' despite them rarely being immutably defined as romantic partners.
Zelda and Link have kissed in two games but those moments are fleeting and do not establish a consistent romantic relationship across the series, reinforcing the narrative choice that could guide the upcoming film.
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