Nintendo and Columbia Pictures have been quiet about the live-action “The Legend of Zelda” movie, but a rumor has begun to leak out recently: According to the updated IMDb page, the composer of the film may be John Paesano as the soundtrack composer, and it is marked that “Koji Kondo serves as a consultant.”
Of course, this kind of “write it on IMDb first” information is not enough to be used as an edict. Before Nintendo officially announces it, the most conservative attitude is to use it as a reference for the wind direction first, and don’t rush to open the champagne!
Paesano has worked with director Wes Ball in the past and also composed the music for the “Marvel’s Spider-Man” series
The name John Paesano is no stranger to the film industry. He has collaborated with “The Legend of Zelda” film director Wes Ball in the past, such as “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” and the “The Maze Runner” trilogy. In other words, this is not a “completely unfamiliar new partner”, but there is a history of cooperation to test.
More importantly, he doesn’t just do movie scores – he was also responsible for the soundtrack for Insomniac Games’ “Marvel’s Spider-Man” game. It would at least make sense for Nintendo to find someone who understands the rhythms of movies and isn’t afraid of the picky ears of gamers.
Consultant representative Kondo Koji: You are unlikely to hear something that is completely “un-Zelda-like”
If IMDb’s label is true, Kondo Koji’s name as a “consultant” can ensure that the whole game will not go a route that is completely unlike Zelda. But the consultant is not the main composer, which also implies one thing: the film score will most likely be rearranged and re-created, rather than a copy of the original song.
For fans, you want the familiar melody, but it has to conform to the narrative and emotional advancement of the live-action movie. What the final product will look like depends on how Paesano balances “homage” and “new creation”!
Released on May 7, 2027, the casting of Zelda and Link has been confirmed, and will be released on Netflix in the future
What is currently known is the release date: May 7, 2027. In terms of casting, Bo Bragason will play Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link. Nintendo has also released a small number of character images. It was also confirmed that the film will be available on Netflix after its theatrical and home release.
As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has been released, foreign media also speculate that more information about the “Legend of Zelda” movie will be released slowly.