A rumor is sweeping across social media faster than a cucco on caffeine: Mark Hamill is reportedly playing the King of Hyrule in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda live-action movie.It’s the kind of casting news that instantly sounds right. Hamill has the voice, the gravitas, the geek-culture royalty status, and the energy to rule Hyrule with authority (and probably a few well-timed dad jokes). But here’s the important part: this casting has not been officially confirmed by Nintendo or Sony. So let’s break down what’s real, what’s speculation, and why fans are already celebrating anyway. The Legend of Zelda Movie: What’s Official So Far Nintendo’s live-action Zelda film is very real — and very high-profile. Here’s what has been confirmed: The project is massive, and for good reason. After The Super Mario Bros. Movie shattered the box office, Nintendo clearly wants another cinematic hit. Where the Mark Hamill Rumor…
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Rumor Alert: Chris Evans May Be Headed to the Star Wars Galaxy—Possibly as a Villain
If you thought Chris Evans had retired his Disney card after hanging up the Captain America shield, think again. According to a fresh industry rumor, Evans might be blasting off to a galaxy far, far away—potentially playing a major role in an upcoming Star Wars film. And no, it’s not as a lightsaber-wielding good guy. The Rumor: Chris Evans Being “Eyed” for a Role The scoop comes from insider Daniel Richtman (aka DanielRPK), whose Patreon reports have a pretty solid hit rate when it comes to casting whispers. He claims Evans is “being eyed” for a role in a future Star Wars project currently in development by Lucasfilm. The strongest theory? Evans could be joining the cast of Star Wars: Starfighter, the still-secretive film directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling. And if the rumor mill is to be trusted, Evans isn’t being lined up to play a scruffy…