Sydney Sweeney Nears Deal for Lead Role in Live-Action Gundam Film

Exciting news for fans of the iconic anime and toy franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam! Reports confirm that Sydney Sweeney, the star of the recent Madame Web film, is in the final stages of negotiations to lead the upcoming live-action adaptation. This thrilling development comes on the heels of an official announcement in February, revealing that Bandai Namco and Legendary have joined forces to co-finance the project.

While the film, currently untitled, is shrouded in mystery with no official plot or release details yet disclosed, fans were treated to a tantalizing teaser poster that promises an epic cinematic experience. The project is in the capable hands of Sweet Tooth showrunner Kim Mickle, who will both write and direct the film, ensuring a global theatrical release.

Variety broke the news of Sweeney's potential involvement, though specifics regarding her character and the storyline remain under wraps. Sweeney, known for her compelling performances in HBO's Euphoria, The White Lotus, Reality, Anyone but You, and the superhero venture Madame Web, continues to expand her portfolio. Recently, she was also attached to star in and produce a film based on a horror story from a Reddit thread.

Legendary and Bandai Namco have expressed their commitment to a steady release of information as details are finalized. Mobile Suit Gundam, which first aired in 1979, revolutionized the 'real robot anime' genre by moving away from the traditional good vs. evil narrative to a more nuanced portrayal of war, science, and human drama. With its detailed depictions and focus on 'mobile suits' as weapons, the series sparked a significant cultural phenomenon.

As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await more updates on this promising live-action adaptation, hoping to see how the beloved franchise will be reimagined on the big screen with Sweeney potentially at the helm.

Gundam movie teaser poster.

Sydney Sweeney looks set to star in the Gundam movie. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Vanity Fair.