It seems that the project continues to move forward at full speed, and now it has been announced that Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Immaculate) is in the final stages of negotiation 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 comes after the announcement that Jim Mickle (Sweet Tooth) will take the reins as writer and director of the project, replacing Jordan Vogt-Roberts. If you missed that info, You can review it in our previous report. There are no details yet on which character Sweeney will play or how he will 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 do you think of this casting choice? Let us know as you check out the franchise details below!
- In April 2018, the project was mentioned Mobile Suit Gundam UC2 at an event, but it was quickly suggested to ignore it.
- 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 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 screenwriter 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 project's new director and writer.
- Mickle is also producing the film along 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 abroad.
