Takaya Imamura, the creator of the eccentric Zelda character Tingle, has revealed his top choice to portray the character in the upcoming live-action film adaptation! Discover his surprising pick for the role.
Imamura's Ideal Tingle: Not Momoa, Not Black
The highly anticipated Legend of Zelda movie has fans buzzing with questions. Who will wield the Master Sword? What will Zelda's attire be? But beyond Link and Zelda, another crucial question arises: will Tingle appear, and if so, who could possibly embody his unique personality? Imamura's answer might surprise you.
In a recent interview with VGC, Imamura stated his ideal casting choice: "Masi Oka. You know the TV series Heroes? The Japanese character who goes ‘yatta!’ I’d like him to do it."
Oka, renowned for his memorable portrayal of Hiro Nakamura in Heroes, possesses the comedic timing and infectious energy perfectly suited to Tingle's zany persona. His signature "yatta!" exclamation from Heroes even mirrors Tingle's enthusiastic poses in various artwork. His diverse filmography, spanning action films like Bullet Train and The Meg to the critically acclaimed Hawaii Five-O, further showcases his versatility.
Whether director Wes Ball will heed Imamura's suggestion, or even include Tingle in the film, remains uncertain. However, Ball's description of the film as a "live-action Miyazaki" film suggests a whimsical tone that might accommodate Tingle's balloon-selling antics.
Announced in November 2023, the Legend of Zelda live-action movie is being directed by Wes Ball, and produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad. Ball's commitment to delivering a "serious movie" that fulfills fan expectations adds intrigue to the possibility of Tingle's inclusion.
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