Tingle Movie Casting: Masi Oka Sought for Role

Takaya Imamura, the creator of the iconic Zelda character Tingle, has revealed his top choice to portray the eccentric balloon enthusiast in the upcoming live-action Zelda film! Discover his surprising pick below.

Takaya Imamura's Ideal Tingle Casting for the Zelda Movie

Forget Jason Momoa and Jack Black – Imamura's choice is unexpected!

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 amidst the speculation surrounding Link and Zelda, one question stands out: Will Tingle appear, and if so, who should play him? Imamura recently shared his perfect casting choice:

"Masi Oka," he stated in a recent VGC interview. "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, boasts a diverse filmography. From action-packed films like Bullet Train and The Meg to the critically acclaimed Hawaii Five-O reboot, his comedic timing and energetic presence perfectly capture Tingle's spirit. The similarity between Oka's signature "yatta!" pose and Tingle's poses in official artwork further solidifies the casting suggestion.

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

Announced in November 2023, the Legend of Zelda live-action movie is directed by Wes Ball and produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad. Ball's commitment to the franchise's importance hints at a serious yet potentially playful adaptation.

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