Netflix Is Developing a Live-Action ‘Legend of Zelda’ Series

[Dr. Pezus]

"The Legend of Zelda," one of the most popular videogame series of all time, is in the works as a television show at Netflix.

The video streaming service is in the early stages of developing a live action series based on "Zelda," about an ordinary boy named Link who must rescue a princess named Zelda and save a fantasy world called Hyrule, said a person familiar with the matter. As it seeks writers to work on the show, Netflix is describing it as "Game of Thrones" for a family audience, this person said.

The "Zelda" games have traditionally included swords and sorcery, like "Game of Thrones" or "Lord of the Rings," but typically with a more light-hearted, kid-friendly tone.

Netflix is said to be working closely with Nintendo, the Japanese game developer that has made about 20 "The Legend of Zelda" games since the original, which was released in the U.S. in 1987.

Nintendo is very protective of its intellectual property and has allowed few adaptations over the years. An animated "Legend of Zelda" series ran for just one season in 1989. A 1993 movie based on Nintendo's "Super Mario Bros." was an infamous bomb.

As it is still seeking a writer to work on the series, Netflix has a long road to travel before a "Legend of Zelda" series actually becomes a reality. It's also possible that Netflix or Nintendo will kill the project before it gets off the ground.

A Netflix spokeswoman declined to comment. A Nintendo spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2015/02/06/legend-of-zelda-netflix-series/

[Legend]

Wonder if Link will talk.

[Xevross]

Interesting. Will be intriguing to see how this develops and what they manage to do with it. Could have potential to be a great show

[Mmm_fish_tacos]

WUT?

[DD_Bwest]

wow sweet id totally get into watching that!

[BasilZero]

Hmm interesting.

[Xbro]

Hope they can nail it. I'm very picky when it comes to Zelda, so here's me hoping they get it right.

[kitler53]

Wonder if Link will talk.

lol.  worst show ever confirmed.

[7H3]

I'm interested I'll probably watch

[Dr. Pezus]

lol.  worst show ever confirmed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE4VkfYaP1w

Wait, it's out already!?!

[Xevross]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE4VkfYaP1w

Wait, it's out already!?!

Seems legit

[Legend]

Seems legit

Pretty sure for a while it was even canon

[Dr. Pezus]

Pretty sure for a while it was even canon

nobody knows what's canon in LoZ though

[darkknightkryta]

nobody knows what's canon in LoZ though

There's a bible that lets you know.  The time line is in it.

Though, other than being really cheesy, I actually really liked the cartoon.  Dialogue aside, it was actually pretty close to Zelda.  I'm sure they can pull it off should they decide not to make their own show and call it Zelda.  Kinda like what most game to movies are.

[Xbro]

nobody knows what's canon in LoZ though

I do.