Sydney Sweeney, the star of Madame Web, is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to join the cast of the upcoming live-action Gundam movie. This exciting development comes after the confirmation in February that the beloved anime and toy franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam, is set to be adapted into a live-action film. Bandai Namco and Legendary have signed an agreement to co-finance the project, which is yet to receive an official title.
The film will be penned and helmed by Kim Mickle, known for her work on Sweet Tooth. Although no release date or plot specifics have been disclosed, a teaser poster has been released to build anticipation among fans. Variety broke the news about Sweeney's involvement, though details about her character and the storyline remain under wraps.
Sweeney, recognized for her roles in the HBO series Euphoria, The White Lotus, and films like Reality and Anyone but You, as well as the superhero movie Madame Web, continues to expand her portfolio. Recently, she was also linked to a horror film inspired by a Reddit thread, where she is set to both star and produce.
Legendary and Bandai Namco have expressed their commitment to providing updates as details are finalized. They highlighted the significance of Mobile Suit Gundam, which first aired in 1979 and revolutionized the 'real robot anime' genre. The series broke away from traditional narratives of clear good versus evil, offering instead realistic portrayals of war, detailed scientific explorations, and complex human stories centered around the concept of 'mobile suits' as weapons. This groundbreaking approach sparked a massive cultural phenomenon.
Gundam movie teaser poster.
Sydney Sweeney looks set to star in the Gundam movie. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Vanity Fair.
