Actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, 17, said he was eight when The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild released in March 2017 and did not own a Nintendo Switch at the time. He told GamesRadar that he watched playthroughs rather than playing the game himself. Born in September 2008, Ainsworth was eight years old when the game and the console launched. His age is commonly associated with restrictions on independent console ownership. He has since examined the series’ 40‑year history, noting its varied tones, stories, and vocal performances. The live‑action Zelda film is scheduled for release on April 30, 2027 and will incorporate elements from multiple entries in the franchise. Ainsworth currently appears as Prince Daeron Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Whether the film will reference Breath of the Wild specifically remains unresolved.