Stunningly Accurate Zelda Midna Cosplay Shows Off A Live-Action Version Of The Character

Summary NayruCosplay's Midna cosplay brings the Twilight Princess character's true form to life.

The live-action Zelda film, directed by Wes Ball, remains shrouded in mystery.

Ball aspires for a serious yet whimsical movie akin to a live-action Miyazaki, promising to fulfill fans' desires and deliver a unique fantasy adventure experience.

There are few games in the Zelda franchise that are as beloved as The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It’s one of the most-requested games in the franchise to get a remake, and its lack of current-gen access leaves it steeped in nostalgia for many. Thankfully, cosplayers know how to bring some of the best-loved characters to life — and give fans insight into how some of the game’s characters could look in live-action.

Midna has shed her curse and stepped into the light in this new cosplay from Reddit user NayruCosplay. The popular (if initially difficult) companion holds her imp form for most of the game, with her true form only revealed after Zelda sacrifices herself to restore Midna’s true powers. Though players don’t see Midna’s true form for most of the game, its brevity only makes this Reddit user’s final look all the more impressive.

Before the game’s events, Zant overthrew Midna from her throne, placing a curse on her that traps her in the imp form. Once the curse is lifted, Midna’s true form places her slightly taller than Zelda, with ginger hair and some intricate royal garb. In a true testament to the source material, NayruCosplay’s take on Midna’s true form pays delicate attention to the stitching required for her intricate body markings while also seamlessly matching the makeup to the costume.

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Midna Is Just One Of The Many Zelda Characters That Could Appear In The Live-Action Film

Details On What The Film Will Entail Are Still Sparse

Though there aren’t any solid details as to which (if any) of the Zelda games will be incorporated into the upcoming live-action Zelda film, this is the first glance at what Midna’s true form could look like if her character makes the cut. Wes Ball has already been tapped to be the film’s director, though he’s continued to be vague about his exact plans to execute a live-action take of the Nintendo franchise.

“I've been thinking about it for a long freakin' time," he told IGN in March. "I want to fulfill people's greatest desires. I know it's important, this [Zelda] franchise, to people, and I want it to be a serious movie. A real movie that can give people an escape."

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Ball also told Entertainment Weekly in December that he wants the film to be a “live-action Miyazaki.” He described his vision as “this awesome fantasy-adventure movie that isn’t like Lord of the Rings, it’s its own thing… That wonder and whimsy that [Miyazaki] brings to things, I would love to see something like that."

How a film can be “serious” while also balancing “wonder and whimsy” has yet to be seen — but as Ball’s vision progresses and more details come out, fans are bound to get a better idea of his vision. The director will have steep expectations to face that aren’t bound to keep every fan happy. especially when deciding if the traditionally mum hero will actually have a voice in the film. Whether or not the film will include Twilight Princess at all, though, remains to be seen.

Sources: NayruCosplay/Reddit, IGN, Entertainment Weekly