Patricia Summersett, the voice actress behind Zelda in The Legend of Zelda series recently had an interview with The Gamer. The interview gave intriguing insights into the relationship between Link and Zelda. Her comments have sparked a discussion among fans, shedding light on the depth and ambiguity of their connection. Summersett's portrayal of Zelda has become iconic, much like Hugh Jackman as Wolverine or Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man.
It is worth noting that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a sequel to the critically acclaimed Breath of the Wild has already sold over ten million copies. With the sequel selling so many copies, the spotlight is now on the enduring relationship between the two characters.
Voice actress Patricia Summersett loves the relationship between Link and Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
As mentioned earlier, Patricia Summersett is the voice of Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Her recent interview with The Gamer has sparked speculation amongst fans about the nature of the relationship between her character and Link.
She said:
“As a voice actor, looking at the overall relationship between Link and Zelda over the ages, I personally love the ambiguity and that if there is something there it’s left to us."
Summersett added that in her own life as well, she can respect and celebrate relationships that aren't so conventional.
As a voice actor, Summersett expressed her appreciation for the ambiguity surrounding Link and Zelda's relationship throughout the ages. She emphasized that she loves how the series leaves their connection open to interpretation, allowing players to form their own conclusions.
She also believes ambiguity not only adds depth and intrigue to the story but also keeps the relationship active even after the events of Breath of the Wild. The voice actress added that the relationship dodges the ending of Breath of the Wild and fans are kept wondering what might happen, which is what keeps the relationship active.
Patricia notes that there is tension and the defiance of a definition is nice. She adds that it is what she keeps coming back to as she loves it both as an actor and as a human.
She further states that these kinds of relationships are very important to portray and that they are the best relationships people have in their lives. Whether it is a friendship or something that "doesn't have to fit a definition." Patricia added:
"I know that [Link and Zelda] are in a relationship with each other, it’s active, there’s a lot of care and a lot of listening, and I just love that about it.”
According to Summersett, their relationship goes beyond simple friendship. She says that while it may not conform to a predefined definition, it is undoubtedly a meaningful connection. She believes that such relationships, whether they are romantic or not, hold a special place in our lives.
Since Patricia Summersett's interview, fans of The Legend of Zelda series have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the intriguing revelations.
However, not all fans were on board with Summersett's viewpoint. Some fans preferred the open-ended nature of the relationship and were hesitant about cementing a definitive connection between Link and Zelda.
While it remains to be seen what the future holds for Link and Zelda, one thing is certain: the Legend of Zelda series is here to stay, and will no doubt continue to delight and entertain players for years to come.
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