Zelda Voice Actress Patricia Summersett Discusses the Upcoming Live-Action Film and Link & Zelda’s Relationship

As The Legend of Zelda franchise celebrates its 40th anniversary, voice actress Patricia Summersett, best known for voicing Princess Zelda in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, has shared her thoughts on the upcoming live-action film and the enduring question of Link and Zelda’s relationship. Summersett’s decade-long contribution to the franchise represents a quarter of its entire history.

Clarifying Past Comments on Link and Zelda

Summersett recently addressed previous comments she made regarding the nature of Link and Zelda’s connection, which sparked online discussion and, according to her, some misinterpretations. She explained to IGN that she finds the ambiguity of their relationship “beautiful,” suggesting it exists in a state of “unrequited” romantic undertones, while emphasizing the “deep friendship and protectorship” between the two characters. She believes this open-endedness allows fans to interpret their bond in their own way. [GameSpot] [Gonintendo]

Thoughts on the Live-Action Film

Summersett expressed curiosity about the live-action film, currently in production in Recent Zealand, and whether it will draw inspiration from a specific game in the series or create an original narrative, similar to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. [Yahoo Tech] She anticipates a “strong Zelda” portrayed as a “powerful main character” by Bo Bragason. She also voiced her intrigue regarding whether Link, played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, will speak in the film, noting that this has not yet been confirmed. [TheGamer]

Summersett’s Favorite Zelda Title

Interestingly, Patricia Summersett revealed that her favorite entry in The Legend of Zelda series is Twilight Princess Hylian. [TheGamer]