Sydney Sweeney, the star of the superhero film *Madame Web*, is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to join the cast of the upcoming live-action *Gundam* movie. This exciting development comes on the heels of the confirmation in February that the beloved anime and toy franchise, *Mobile Suit Gundam*, is set to be adapted into a live-action film, with Bandai Namco and Legendary teaming up to co-finance the project.
The film, which has yet to receive an official title, will be both written and directed by Kim Mickle, the acclaimed showrunner of *Sweet Tooth*. While specific details regarding the plot and release date remain under wraps, the anticipation is building with the release of a teaser poster that has been shared with fans.
Variety broke the news of Sweeney's potential involvement in the *Gundam* film, although specifics about her character and the storyline are still undisclosed. Sweeney, who has gained recognition for her roles in HBO's *Euphoria*, *The White Lotus*, *Reality*, *Anyone but You*, and the less successful *Madame Web*, is also set to star and produce a movie based on a horror story originally posted on Reddit.
Legendary and Bandai Namco have expressed their commitment to keeping fans updated as more details about the film are confirmed. They highlighted the significance of *Mobile Suit Gundam*, which first aired in 1979 and revolutionized the 'real robot anime' genre by moving away from the traditional good versus evil narrative. The series introduced a more realistic portrayal of war, intricate scientific details, and complex human dramas, treating robots as 'mobile suits' or weapons, which sparked a massive cultural phenomenon.
