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The Illusion of Casting - Why The Idea Of Hunter Schafer As Zelda Was Always Doomed to Break
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The Illusion of Casting - Why The Idea Of Hunter Schafer As Zelda Was Always Doomed to Break

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In the months following early casting rumors for a live-action Legend of Zelda film, a surge of online chatter emerged around actor and model Hunter Schafer potentially being cast as Princess Zelda. The idea took hold in many fan circles, largely inspired by red carpet images and editorial photos that suggested an ethereal, elegant femininity. At first …

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