Fan-Casting The Legend Of Zelda TV Show

10. Happy Mask Salesman - Jasper Paakkonen

Happy Mask Salesman is a recurring character in the series, but found his biggest break in Majora's Mask. Despite his less important position in the franchise, he's a character that would look amazing in a live-action series and could be the catalyst for bringing in a narrative based on the mask-infused classic Zelda title, and Jasper Paakkonen is the perfect choice to play him.

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The first thing to note about this decision is that there is a striking resemblance between the character and the actor. Paakkonen's slender frame, hair colour and creepy smile are a perfect fit for the part, and with the right costume, he would look like an ideal version of the Happy Mask Salesman.

In addition to the on-point aesthetic match, Paakkonen is an expert at playing creepy characters that you feel oddly charmed by. His part in Vikings proves this, as his character was dangerous and sinister, but you couldn't help falling for him.

While he isn't inherently evil, this character has a darkness surrounding him, thanks to his uncanny look and mentally unstable personality. Paakkonen's an excellent choice for the part and doesn't have a massive amount of mainstream exposure, meaning he would blend into it smoothly.

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