Exciting news for fans of the iconic anime and toy franchise, *Mobile Suit Gundam*—Sydney Sweeney, known for her roles in HBO's *Euphoria*, *The White Lotus*, *Reality*, *Anyone but You*, and the recent superhero film *Madame Web*, is reportedly in final negotiations to star in the upcoming live-action *Gundam* movie. This development marks a significant step forward for the project, which was confirmed to have entered production in February, co-financed by Bandai Namco and Legendary.
The film, currently without an official title, is being penned and directed by Kim Mickle, the showrunner of *Sweet Tooth*. While plot and character details remain under wraps, the companies have shared a teaser poster to fuel anticipation among fans. The movie is slated for a global theatrical release, though no specific release window has been disclosed yet.
Variety broke the news of Sweeney's involvement, adding another layer of excitement to the project. Sweeney, who recently signed on to star in and produce a film based on a horror story from a Reddit thread, continues to diversify her portfolio with high-profile projects across various genres.
Legendary and Bandai Namco have promised to reveal more details as they become finalized. They highlighted the significance of *Mobile Suit Gundam*, which debuted in 1979 and revolutionized the 'real robot anime' genre. The series broke away from the traditional good versus evil narrative, offering realistic portrayals of war, intricate scientific details, and complex human dramas, treating robots as 'weapons' known as 'mobile suits.' This approach sparked a major cultural phenomenon and continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
