Sydney Sweeney Poised to Star in ‘Gundam’ Film
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Synopsis
Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney is on track to join the cast of the upcoming 'Gundam' movie, pending final negotiations. Directed by Jim Mickle, the live-action adaptation is being developed by Bandai Namco Filmworks and Legendary Entertainment, based on the iconic franchise that began in 1979.
Key Takeaways
- Sydney Sweeney may star in the 'Gundam' movie.
- Directed by Jim Mickle and co-produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks.
- The franchise first launched in 1979 with 'Mobile Suit Gundam'.
- Starred in recent films like 'Madame Web'.
- Expected to return for 'Euphoria' season three.
Los Angeles, April 1 (NationPress) Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney is on the verge of starring in the upcoming 'Gundam' movie, pending the successful conclusion of negotiations for her involvement in the project.
The live-action film will be penned and directed by Jim Mickle, known for his work on 'Sweet Tooth', and is a collaborative effort between Bandai Namco Filmworks and Legendary Entertainment, as reported by 'Variety'.
Mickle is also producing the film alongside Linda Moran through their production company, Nightshade. The iconic Japanese military science fiction franchise 'Gundam' first debuted in 1979 with 'Mobile Suit Gundam', created by Yoshiyuki Tomino.
According to 'Variety', the franchise gained immense popularity in the 1980s, leading to numerous adaptations across various media including animated films, novels, manga, toys, models, and video games.
The original series is set in a distant future during the Universal Century, where human colonies in space strive for independence from Earth, primarily through battles fought using giant robots known as Mobile Suits.
Legendary announced the 'Gundam' film project back in 2021, originally with Jordan Vogt-Roberts, the filmmaker behind 'Kong: Skull Island', attached as the director. Details regarding the plot and characters remain undisclosed, as Legendary has opted not to comment.
Sydney Sweeney's recent filmography includes 'Madame Web', 'Immaculate', and Ron Howard's 'Eden'.
The actress has a busy slate ahead, featuring in the AppleTV+ film 'Echo Valley' with Julianne Moore, the adaptation of Freida McFadden's 'The Housemaid' alongside Amanda Seyfried, Colman Domingo's 'Scandalous', and an untitled biopic where she portrays boxer Christy Martin.
The InSneider was the first to report on Sweeney's potential involvement in 'Gundam'.
On the small screen, Sweeney is set to reprise her role in the third season of HBO's hit series 'Euphoria', alongside Zendaya and Jacob Elordi.
