Sydney Sweeney, known for her roles in HBO's Euphoria, The White Lotus, and the recent superhero film Madame Web, is reportedly in final negotiations to star in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the iconic anime and toy franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam. The project, which entered production in February, is being co-financed by Bandai Namco and Legendary. While an official title for the film has yet to be announced, it is set to be written and directed by Kim Mickle, the showrunner of Sweet Tooth. The movie is slated for a global theatrical release, though specific plot details and a release window remain under wraps. A teaser poster has been released to build anticipation among fans.
Sweeney's involvement in the Gundam movie was first reported by Variety, but details about her character and the plot are still undisclosed. Her recent projects include the horror film inspired by a Reddit thread, where she is set to both star and produce. Sweeney's diverse portfolio showcases her versatility, from drama to horror and now potentially entering the sci-fi realm with Gundam.
Legendary and Bandai Namco have expressed their commitment to providing updates as details are finalized. The original Mobile Suit Gundam series, which debuted in 1979, revolutionized the 'real robot anime' genre by moving away from the traditional good vs. evil narrative. It introduced more realistic portrayals of war, detailed scientific elements, and complex human dramas, treating robots as 'mobile suits' or weapons, which sparked a significant cultural phenomenon.
Gundam movie teaser poster.
Sydney Sweeney looks set to star in the Gundam movie. Photo by Neilson Barnard/[ttpp]Getty Images for Vanity Fair[ttpp].
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