Apparently there are rumors about an Elden Ring rumor. True or false, I'm already thinking about the perfect cast for the movie.
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Wait what? There are rumors of an Elden Ring movie potentially produced by A24 and directed by Alex Garland. The source that claimed this has already taken down the report, but what could this really mean? Is Hidetaka Miyazaki and our favorite Game of the Year really about to be put to the big screen?
Let’s say that these rumors are real. Let’s assume that we’re really getting a new Elden Ring movie. The biggest question then becomes, who is going to be in the movie’s cast? Well, that would depend on the story and characters that are being planned to be shown. I already know exactly which actors I want to see for this.
Here are my picks for the cast of the Elden Ring movie
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Idris Elba as Blaidd, the Half-Wolf
Blaidd is one of Elden Ring’s most tragic and beloved characters. He is a loyal servant of Ranni the Witch, bound to her by design and doomed by that very loyalty. Because of his deep bond with Ranni and eventual descent into madness, I want to see an actor who can give us the raw power and heartbreak.
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) May 6, 2025An ‘ELDEN RING’ movie is reportedly in the works at A24 with Alex Garland set to direct.
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I think Idris Elba has the physical presence and emotional range that the role demands. His commanding voice and sharp delivery would do justice to Blaidd’s calm yet feral personality, and he’s no stranger to fantasy. I think he could effortlessly portray a character whose very identity was designed to serve another’s fate, even to his own ruin.
Morgan Freeman as Miriel, Pastor of Vows
Yes, Miriel is a giant talking tortoise (or dog, if you know you know) wearing a mitre. But he’s also one of the most serene and peaceful characters in the game. And there is no better voice for the character than Morgan Freeman. We already know his trademark calm narration and spiritual authority, and it would fit perfectly for this role.
Sean Bean as Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing
Sean Bean is a veteran of fantasy epics, and few actors could portray the haunted ambition of Gideon Ofnir like he can. Gideon’s obsession with knowledge and his ultimate betrayal of our character contain a lot of hubris and moral ambiguity. And we already know that Sean Bean knows this well from his time as Boromir in The Lord of the Rings and Ned Stark in Game of Thrones.
Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Ranni the Witch
Sometimes, the perfect casting already exists. Aimee-Ffion Edwards voiced Ranni in the game, and it would be a disservice to recast her when she’s fully capable of playing the role on screen. Ranni is central to Elden Ring’s most completed questline and a fan favorite, and her character’s background easily has some of the most depth in the game. No recast could match the authenticity she already brings.
Anthony Carrigan as Patches
Every Soulsborne fan knows Patches, the bald, scheming trickster who can never quite be trusted. Known for tricking players into ambushes and then shamelessly groveling once caught, Patches is both comic relief and weirdly comforting to see in FromSoft’s dark and crazy worlds.
Anthony Carrigan (Barry, Gotham) has made a career of playing eccentric, morally ambiguous characters who steal every scene they’re in. But that’s not the entire reason I want him. The man just looks exactly like Patches! If there was ever an actor who looked and had the right qualities to play a certain character, it’s this combo right here.
Whether the new rumor is true or false, there are some exciting possibilities for the cast of an Elden Ring movie. Hidetaka Miyazaki himself said in 2024 that he’d be open to an adaptation if the right time came. And if this rumor is true, then the time would definitely be right.
What do you think of an Elden Ring movie? Do you think this rumor is true? Let us know your thoughts!
