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Shaun Mark Bean (born 17 April 1959) is an English actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Bean made his professional debut in a theatre production of Romeo and Juliet in 1983. Retaining his Yorkshire accent, he first found mainstream success for his portrayal of Richard Sharpe in the ITV series Sharpe, which originally ran from 1993 to 1997. Bean's film roles include Patriot Games (1992), GoldenEye (1995), Ronin (1998), Don't Say a Word (2001), The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003), Equilibrium (2002), National Treasure (2004), Troy (2004), Flightplan (2005), North Country (2005), The Island (2005), Silent Hill (2006), Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), Black Death (2010), Jupiter Ascending (2015), and The Martian (2015). His television roles include the BBC anthology series Accused, Broken, Game of Thrones, and the ITV historical drama series Henry VIII and Legends. As a voice actor, Bean has been featured in the video games The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Sid Meier's Civilization VI, and the feature films Wolfwalkers and Mummies among others. Bean has also been the main voice over for O2 and their adverts for over 20 years having originally taken the job in 2002. In 2022, Bean won the British Academy Television Award as Leading Actor in Time, a BBC One drama.
In the mythical land of Hyrule, a young warrior named Link embarks on a perilous quest to rescue the sacred Princess Zelda and stop the dark forces threatening to plunge the kingdom into eternal shadow. Guided by ancient prophecies and armed with the legendary Master Sword, Link must overcome sinister dungeons, face off against monstrous enemies, and unravel the secrets of the Triforce — an ancient relic of immense power. As the dark sorcerer Ganon rises to conquer Hyrule, Link must confront his destiny, rally unlikely allies, and awaken the hero within to bring balance to a world on the brink. Rooted in epic fantasy and timeless adventure, The Legend of Zelda will bring one of gaming’s most beloved stories to the big screen for the first time.
