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

Sydney Sweeney, known for her roles in HBO's "Euphoria," "The White Lotus," and the recent superhero film "Madame Web," is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to star in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the iconic anime and toy franchise, "Mobile Suit Gundam." This exciting development comes after Bandai Namco and Legendary confirmed their collaboration to co-finance the project back in February.

The film, which is yet to receive an official title, will be helmed by Kim Mickle, the acclaimed showrunner of "Sweet Tooth." While specific plot details and a release date remain under wraps, the anticipation is building with the release of an intriguing teaser poster.

Variety broke the news about Sweeney's potential involvement in the Gundam project, although the specifics of her character and the storyline are still undisclosed. Sweeney's recent ventures include starring in and producing a film adaptation of a horror story originally shared on a Reddit thread, showcasing her versatility and rising star power in Hollywood.

Legendary and Bandai Namco have promised to steadily release more information as it becomes available. "Mobile Suit Gundam," which first aired in 1979, revolutionized the anime genre by introducing 'real robot anime.' It moved away from the traditional narratives of clear-cut good versus evil, instead offering realistic portrayals of war, intricate scientific details, and complex human dramas, treating robots as 'weapons' known as 'mobile suits.' This approach sparked a significant cultural phenomenon, and fans are eager to see how this legacy will be translated into a live-action format.