Sydney Sweeney is reportedly in final talks to appear in the live-action adaptation of Gundam from Legendary.
Sydney Sweeney, known for her roles in Euphoria and Madame Web, was reportedly in final negotiations to star in Legendary Entertainment’s upcoming live-action Mobile Suit Gundam movie. The film is co-developed by Legendary Entertainment and Bandai Namco Filmworks. Details on Sweeney's part and the film's plot are still unknown.
Legendary first announced its plans for a live-action adaptation in 2021, with Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts initially attached to the project. However, the film has since undergone changes, with Sweet Tooth showrunner Jim Mickle now set to write and direct. Mickle will also produce the film alongside Linda Moran through their production company, Nightshade.
The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, originally created by Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979, has been a cornerstone of the mecha genre, spanning anime series, films, novels, and video games. Their latest entry to the series, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, is set to air on 8 April, 2025 after the successful launch of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
Legendary Pictures has established itself as a major force in Hollywood, producing a diverse range of blockbuster films. Founded in 2000, the studio has been behind some of the most successful franchises in modern cinema, such as Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, Rob Letterman’s Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune and Dune: Part Two.
Legendary isn't a stranger to Japanese media, as the company previously collaborated with Toho to create the Monsterverse, featuring films like Godzilla and Kong: Skull Island.
