Legend Of Zelda Movie May Feature A Very Good Boy From Breath Of The Wild

A new set photo from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie might have just teased a very important cast addition: the Hylian retriever. Spotted by Dexerto, an X user named SILENTPRINCESS posted an alleged behind-the-scenes photo for the live-action film, with a dog named Clay wearing a badge that says, “Day Player.”

The puppy appears to be an Australian shepherd and looks very similar to the dogs found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at various horse stables throughout Hyrule. The canines also appear in Tears of the Kingdom, and unfortunately, you can’t pet them. The “day player” label would mean Clay is only on set for–you guessed it–a day, maybe two. That would telegraph that the very good boy won’t be a major character in The Legend of Zelda movie but could still have a small and meaningful part. Or, the dog might just be a background pet in the film.

This week has also seen The Legend of Zelda’s release date get moved up a week to April 30, 2027. Originally, the Sony and Nintendo production was slated for March 26, 2027, before getting delayed to May 7, 2027. These aren’t drastic changes, but the movie premiere has obviously bounced around a bit.

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