Zelda's voice actor in Breath of the Wild shares what it was like to be the first to take on the iconic role

A portion of a Nintendo Life interview with voice actor, Patricia Summersett...

NL: Were there any particular feelings or emotions around being the first English voice actor for the character of Zelda in the series' history? Did you feel any pressure finding the best voice for her?

PS: It was a pretty incredible surprise to discover what the game was. I had a feeling it was a really cool game, but couldn't have fathomed it was Zelda. In that quiet year of recording I did draw from the idea of the "silent princess" and Zelda's inner turmoils. Though the fate of the world didn't rest on my shoulders, it was a great inspiration from which to pull. I mean, it's just very relatable.

from GoNintendo