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Uli Latukefu cast as Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda movie

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The Legend of Zelda live-action movie has reportedly cast Uli Latukefu as the villain Ganondorf, with Deadline and other reports saying Latukefu inked a multi-picture deal that hints at more than one film. Conversations immediately turned to casting consequences, with many pointing to the franchise’s fraught Gerudo racial history and arguing that a straight Ganondorf adaptation raises difficult questions about representation. The casting also revived speculation about the series basis for the films and drew strong attention because Sam Neill’s appearance in the movie has been reported as his final on-screen performance.

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'Uli Latukefu Lands Villain Role Of Ganondorf In Sony & Nintendo’s ‘The Legend Of Zelda’' "We hear Latukefu inked a multi-picture deal." deadline.com/2026/08/lege...

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