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

May 15,2025 Author: Aaliyah

Sydney Sweeney, the star of the recent film *Madame Web*, is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to take on a starring role in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the iconic anime and toy franchise, *Mobile Suit Gundam*. Announced in February, the project is being co-financed by Bandai Namco and Legendary, and will be penned and directed by Kim Mickle, known for her work on *Sweet Tooth*. While specific plot and character details remain under wraps, the film promises to bring the beloved series to global theater audiences.

Although an official title for the movie has yet to be revealed, a teaser poster has been released, hinting at the excitement to come. Sweeney, celebrated for her roles in HBO's *Euphoria*, *The White Lotus*, *Reality*, *Anyone but You*, and the superhero film *Madame Web*, continues to expand her portfolio. Her involvement in the *Gundam* project comes on the heels of her attachment to a film adaptation of a horror story originally posted on Reddit, where she will both star and produce.

Legendary and Bandai Namco have expressed their commitment to sharing more details as they are finalized. The *Mobile Suit Gundam* series, which debuted in 1979, revolutionized the genre of 'real robot anime' by introducing complex narratives that went beyond the traditional dichotomy of good versus evil. The series is renowned for its realistic portrayal of war, in-depth scientific exploration, and the intricate human dramas woven around the use of 'mobile suits' as weapons, sparking a significant cultural phenomenon.

Gundam movie teaser poster.

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

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