Uli Latukefu Cast as Ganondorf in Legend of Zelda Film

The actor portraying the iconic villain Ganondorf in the upcoming live-action "The Legend of Zelda" film has reportedly been revealed. According to multiple reports, Australian actor Uli Latukefu has been cast in the pivotal role. The news, first reported by New York Times reporter Kyle Buchanan, has not been officially confirmed by the film's producers, Sony Pictures or Nintendo.

Latukefu, 42, is best known for portraying a young Dwayne Johnson in the NBC biographical sitcom "Young Rock," a role that highlighted his physical presence and charisma. His other credits include roles in films such as "Alien: Covenant," "Black Adam," "MaXXXine," and "Next Goal Wins," as well as television series including "Countdown." His casting suggests the filmmakers are seeking a formidable physicality for the sorcerer-king who menaces the kingdom of Hyrule.

The film, directed by Wes Ball of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" and "Maze Runner" fame, is scheduled for release on April 30, 2027. It will star Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as the hero Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda, casting that was officially announced in July 2025. With principal photography having concluded in April 2026, the...