Patricia Summersett, who voiced Princess Zelda in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, has expressed a desire to keep playing the role. In a recent interview, she emphasized that multiple versions of Zelda can coexist without passing the torch.
Patricia Summersett has voiced Princess Zelda since 2017's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Her performance also featured in Koei Tecmo-developed spinoffs Age of Calamity and Age of Imprisonment, where the character had more dialogue opportunities. Fans have praised her portrayal as a defining one for the princess in these recent entries. In an interview highlighted by Nintendo Everything, Summersett addressed her future with the role amid speculation tied to the franchise's 40th anniversary. She stated, 'I don't desire – or need – to pass a torch. There are already many torches, many versions of Zelda, each shaped by hundreds of artists before me. We can all exist at the same time, welcomed into a global community.' Summersett expressed gratitude for the opportunity, noting, 'these things are never ever a given.' She remains engaged with the series' lore, joking, 'I must dutifully warn them of the Blood Moon's rise. It's serious. The Worm Blood Moon just occurred at 4am last week and I was up all night.' Nintendo's plans for The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary remain unclear, though a live-action movie is slated for 2027. Observers anticipate a new project or remake before the end of 2026.