The project seems to be moving forward at full speed, and now it's been announced that Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Immaculate) is in the final stages of negotiations to star in the "Mobile Suit Gundam" film, produced by Legendary Pictures and Sunrise. The news was reported by journalist Jeff Sneider in his newsletter InSneider and also supported by Deadline and Variety.
This
follows the announcement that Jim Mickle (Sweet Tooth) will be taking
the reins as writer and director of the project, replacing Jordan Vogt-Roberts. If
you missed that info, you can check it out in our previous
report . There
are still no details about which character Sweeney will play or how she'll fit
into the story, which remains a mystery. But with this signing,
expectations continue to grow. Will she be a mobile suit pilot? Or an original
character created for the film?
What doyou
think of this casting choice? Let us know as you check out the franchise
details below!
- In April 2018, the Mobile
Suit Gundam UC2 project was mentioned at an event, but was
quickly suggested to be ignored.
- In July 2018, Cale
Boyter (Legendary) and Mitsuaki Taguchi (Bandai
Namco) announced the live-action adaptation of Mobile Suit Gundam at Anime
Expo.
- In March 2019, Robert Napton
and Ken Iyadomi explained that the Gundam Unicorn's cameo in Pacific Rim:
Uprising facilitated talks between Sunrise and Legendary for the film.
- In November 2021, Netflix
announced it would stream the film globally and shared concept art.
- Jordan Vogt-Roberts was
originally announced as director and Brian K. Vaughan as writer and
executive producer.
- In January 2024, Bandai
Namco Filmworks and Legendary signed a joint investment agreement for the
film.
- In October 2024, Deadline
reported that Jim Mickle would be the new director and screenwriter of the
project.
- Mickle is also producing the
film with Linda Moran through their company Nightshade.
- Bandai Namco Holdings USA
announced the creation of Bandai Namco Filmworks America, LLC to
strengthen brand management and licensing overseas.
