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

Author : Lily Apr 17,2025

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.

Gundam movie teaser poster.

Gundam movie teaser poster.

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.

Sydney Sweeney looks set to star in the Gundam movie. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Vanity Fair.

Sydney Sweeney looks set to star in the Gundam movie. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Vanity Fair.

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.

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