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Live-Action Link Actor Watched Gameplays Due to Young Age

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Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, the actor portraying Link in the live-action adaptation, revealed he did not play "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" upon its release because he was only eight years old. Instead, he watched playthroughs of the game to prepare for his role. Ainsworth is also known for his work on "House of the Dragon." AI

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Live-Action Link Actor Watched Gameplays Due to Young Age

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    🎮 Live-Action Link Actor Didn’t Play Zelda: Breath Of The Wild At Launch Because He Was Only Eight Years Old: ‘I Was Watching Playthroughs’ House of the Dragon'

    🎮 Live-Action Link Actor Didn’t Play Zelda: Breath Of The Wild At Launch Because He Was Only Eight Years Old: ‘I Was Watching Playthroughs’ House of the Dragon's Benjamin Evan Ainsworth gets quizzed on one of the best Zelda games ever made 📰 Source: Kotaku 🔗 Link: https://kotaku.…

    LINKS kotaku.com/live-action-link-actor-didnt-p…

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