Netflix is considering making a live action series based on the popular game "The Legend of Zelda." However, the plans for a "Game of Thrones" for family might not come to fruition.
"The Legend of Zelda" may come to television in the form of a live action series, Metro reports. Apparently, Netflix plans on making a "Game of Thrones" lite, which is suitable for family audience.
According to the Wall Street Journal, "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."
While Netflix is apparently planning a family friendly series, the article mentions the original game having a light-hearted version of "swords and sorcery" seen in popular franchises like "Game of Thrones" and "Lord of the Rings."
Currently, the rumored project is in its early stages, with no writer on board yet.
Netflix is reportedly working with Nintendo for the project. To date, Nintendo has had over 20 "The Legend of Zelda" games, with the original released in 1987 in the United States.
In 1989, an animated "Zelda" series ran for one season.
However, it remains to be seen whether the live action adaption will come to fruition, as Nintendo is apparently "very protective" of intellectual property rights, resulting in only a handful of adaptations.
Den of Geek speculates, "Nintendo is famously strict about giving out the rights to this franchise, so we'd expect a lot of money (and/or a ruddy good pitch) to be on the table in order for this to become a reality."
Nothing has been confirmed yet, but it has been noted that Nintendo did not outright deny the possibility. Nintendo has apparently said that the company "doesn't comment on rumors and speculation." Furthermore, a Netflix spokesperson apparently refused to comment.
Despite the title's popularity as a game, CNN reports that the news has been met with skepticism. Late Robin Williams' daughter, Zelda Williams, who has been named after the character in the game, took to Twitter to express her thoughts.
"First foreseeable hurdle for the future Legend of Zelda live action show: how to make an entire show around a male lead who never speaks," Williams says in a Twitter post.
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