Sam Neill to Appear Posthumously in ‘Legend of Zelda’ Film

Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise and Chester Campbell in ‘Peaky Blinders,’ will make a posthumous appearance in Sony Pictures’ upcoming ‘Legend of Zelda’ film. Sources reported the news to Deadline on August 6, the same day Uli Latukefu was announced as playing Ganondorf.

Details Remain Scarce

Little is currently known about Neill’s specific role in the movie. Neither Sony nor Neill’s team has commented on the development. Sony and Nintendo have been cautious with information regarding the project.

Cast Updates

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth is set to portray Link, officially confirmed by Nintendo in November 2025. Bo Bragason will play Princess Zelda. Leaked footage from the film’s set reportedly featured Dichen Lachman as Impa, though this remains unconfirmed.

Neill’s Passing

Sam Neill passed away on July 13, 2026, in Sydney, Australia, at the age of 78. His death was described as “sudden and unexpected” by his family, who confirmed he passed “with the dignity that has characterised his whole life.”

Supporting Cast

Uli Latukefu, known for his roles in ‘Young Rock’ and ‘Marco Polo,’ will portray Ganondorf. Bragason has appeared in ‘Three Girls’ and ‘Renegade Nell.’ Ainsworth recently starred in ‘House of the Dragon’ as Prince Daeron Targaryen.

Release Date

‘The Legend of Zelda’ is slated for release on April 30, 2027.