Netflix and Nintendo are reportedly teaming up for a Legend of Zelda TV series
After 25 years of video game adventures, Legend of Zelda protagonist Link is reportedly being readied for a new challenge: a live-action TV series.
The Wall Street Journal spoke with an insider who revealed that Netflix is in the very early stages of developing a TV show based on the popular video game series. The company is in the process of hiring writers to work on the series. The report adds Netflix and Nintendo are collaborating closely on the development of the Legend of Zelda TV series, which is described as "Game of Thrones for a family audience," and that both companies still have the power to pull the plug on the show.
The last time Zelda appeared on the small screen was in 1989, in an animated series that lasted for just one season:
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Whatever happens next, it's safe to assume that Netflix and Nintendo are aiming a little higher than "Excuuuuuuuuuse me, Princess" this time.
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Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.
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