RUMOUR: Netflix to produce live action Zelda series

[FightGanonFight]

Strictly rumour right now, but the news is flying around enough news sites to warrant it's address.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Netflix is teaming up with Nintendo to make a live action Zelda series, described as being a more "family friendly" version of "Game of Thrones." According to the blog post by Ben Fritz, the idea is still in its early stages and no comments are being made on the subject by either Nintendo or Netflix.

Now, the lack of comment is suspicious in itself, and I find the idea of this both intriguing and terrifying. For years fans have wondered what a live action Zelda would look and feel like. We came close years ago with the "Hero of Time" fan film, but Nintendo shot that down.

Also, the idea of making it a "family friendly" Game of Thrones may not inspire confidence, however, if the Netflix series "Marco Polo" is anything to go by, it may not be a goal that is entirely out of reach. Minus the elements of sexual nature, of course, but even those aren't as "hardcore" as Game of Thrones.

But what are your thoughts on this?
Are you in favour of it? Are you against it? Or is your only concern that Link does not end up being seated with a catchphrase like his 1989 animated counterpart?

Sound off in the replies.

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[embeez]

I first saw the news earlier today and I am honestly hella excited! If it's good then awesome, but if it's bad, then it's just another thing to laugh at. No big deal. emotion_c8  

[FightGanonFight]

I'm cautiously optimistic. I'm one of the few who actually loves the '89 cartoon and the live action Mario movie, so I'll definitely be checking it out, if not for anything more than curiosity's sake.

 

[embeez]

Chain of Termina

I'm cautiously optimistic. I'm one of the few who actually loves the '89 cartoon and the live action Mario movie, so I'll definitely be checking it out, if not for anything more than curiosity's sake.

I've never seen the '89 cartoon but I looove the live action Mario movie. I guess I should look into the LoZ cartoon!  

[FightGanonFight]

unicorn0milk

I've never seen the '89 cartoon but I looove the live action Mario movie. I guess I should look into the LoZ cartoon!

I recommend it to anyone, just for the experience. I personally love how 80's it is, on top of how cheesy and corny the whole show can be. Plus, it's not the Link we all like to envision as we play the games, so it makes for something different all together.

 

[embeez]

Chain of Termina

unicorn0milk

I've never seen the '89 cartoon but I looove the live action Mario movie. I guess I should look into the LoZ cartoon!

I recommend it to anyone, just for the experience. I personally love how 80's it is, on top of how cheesy and corny the whole show can be. Plus, it's not the Link we all like to envision as we play the games, so it makes for something different all together.

I love cheesy 80's stuff, I am so gonna watch it now.  

[Dani Hyrosha]

I don't care for the cartoon miss self, but I am a little odd.

I am waiting for more info. With the tech behind blockbusters like the Marvel Comic movies, it can be done (watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D if you doubt me). I would be rather have a movie though mrgreen  

[Mistress Yubelle Amoria]

I think it is fair to say that 99% of us will be watching out of sheer curiosity.
I cannot say I am terribly excited for this endeavour. As good a track record as Netflix has for its shows, American produced Nintendo media has never quite lived up to the hype in my opinion.

Between this rumour and the leaked Sony Pictures Mario movie, I would hope that I am not alone in asking just what is going on over at Nintendo.  

[Malu CLBS]

I was pleasantly surprised. I know the 89' show isn't very popular (haven't seen it), so I understand why so many people are against this. My opinion is, well, I can't judge the new show with the info we have available ATM. The possibilities of it being good are equal to the show being bad for me right now. However, I was as excited as when they announce a new Zelda game when I read the Wall Street Journal's article. I'm trying to be realistic but for the most part, I hope it's a good rendition to the videogame franchise.  

[Lonely_Keeper_of Time]

This is the first that I have heard of a live action series. I must say that it has peaked my curiosity. I enjoyed a good laugh from the '89 cartoon. Hopefully we will get a bit more news on it soon.  

[FightGanonFight]

Maybe we might in the next Nintendo investor's meeting in six months.
Iwata has promised updates on how Nintendo will be expanding it's IP into new avenues and mediums.

The plot thickens.

 

[Lonely_Keeper_of Time]

That was well said Dragonfoot. I think people jump the negative about stuff before they even see it. It is better to actually watch it and then make your decsion. It is like Gotham. My husband and I had our doubts to begin with but still watch the first few episodes. We kinda found that we were not too happy with the storyline (though now I hear it has gotten a lot better).  

[FightGanonFight]

Well, that's just it, isn't it?
As fans we are going to give it a try and see what happens.
Look at Hyrule Warriors. A lot of people were wary about the idea of this mash-up, or it being a non traditional Zelda like the Capcom games.
But against all odds, it surpassed almost everybody's expectations, even Tecmo Koei's, who have said that it's freshened up if not reinvigorated the Warriors franchise.

I'm not against this. Cautiously optimistic is as far as I would go, but not against it. I'd even be ok with a speaking Link as I feel the mute hero thing should be left for parody work, so yeah. That's my take on it anyway.

 

[Malu CLBS]

A bit late, but Iwata commented on this rumour in an interview with Time.

Iwata

As of now, I have nothing new to share with you in regard to the use of our IPs for any TV shows or films, but I can at least confirm that the (Wall Street Journal) article in question is not based on correct information.

It's a funny way to say it... I still have hopes for it, since he hasn't totally debunked it.