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! Find out who he envisions bringing Tingle to life.

Takaya Imamura's Ideal Tingle Casting Choice for the Zelda Movie

Forget Jason Momoa and Jack Black – the question isn't who will play Link or Zelda, but who will embody the balloon-loving Tingle? Imamura recently shared his ideal casting choice with VGC.

"Masi Oka," he declared. "You know the TV series Heroes? The Japanese character who shouts 'yatta!' – I'd like him to do it."

Oka, renowned for his memorable role as Hiro Nakamura in Heroes, possesses the comedic timing and infectious energy perfectly suited to Tingle's quirky personality. His signature "yatta!" exclamation and poses even bear a striking resemblance to Tingle's iconic style. His diverse filmography, spanning action films like Bullet Train and The Meg to the critically acclaimed Hawaii Five-O, showcases his versatility.

Whether director Wes Ball will heed Imamura's suggestion and include Tingle remains uncertain. However, Ball's description of the film as a "live-action Miyazaki" film suggests a whimsical tone that could accommodate Tingle's unique character.

Announced in November 2023, the Legend of Zelda live-action movie, directed by Wes Ball and produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad, aims for a serious yet fulfilling adaptation. Ball's March 2024 statement emphasized his desire to meet fans' expectations.

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