Sydney Sweeney, renowned 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. The project, which has yet to receive an official title, entered production in February, with Bandai Namco and Legendary Entertainment co-financing the venture.
The film, set to be written and directed by Kim Mickle, known for her work on Sweet Tooth, will be released in theaters worldwide. Although specifics regarding the release date and plot remain under wraps, a teaser poster has been unveiled to generate anticipation among fans.
According to Variety, Sweeney's involvement in the Gundam movie is a significant development, although details about her character and the storyline are still undisclosed. Sweeney's recent projects include Reality, Anyone but You, and the aforementioned Madame Web, showcasing her versatility across genres. Additionally, she is set to star in and produce a film based on a horror story that originated on a Reddit thread.
Legendary and Bandai Namco have expressed their intent to release further details as they are finalized. Mobile Suit Gundam, which first aired in 1979, revolutionized the 'real robot anime' genre. It departed from the conventional portrayal of robots in terms of simple good versus evil narratives, instead focusing on realistic war depictions, scientific detail, and complex human dramas. The franchise portrayed robots as 'mobile suits'—advanced weaponry—and sparked a massive cultural phenomenon.
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