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

Sydney Sweeney, known for her roles in HBO's *Euphoria*, *The White Lotus*, and the recent superhero film *Madame Web*, is reportedly in final negotiations to star in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the iconic anime and toy franchise, *Mobile Suit Gundam*. This exciting development comes on the heels of the confirmation in February that Bandai Namco and Legendary have signed an agreement to co-finance the project, which is currently without an official title.

The film, set to be written and directed by Kim Mickle, the showrunner of *Sweet Tooth*, is slated for a global theatrical release. Although specifics such as the plot and release window remain under wraps, a teaser poster has been released to generate buzz among fans. The involvement of Sweeney, who has also been attached to a horror film inspired by a Reddit thread, adds a new layer of anticipation to the project.

Legendary and Bandai Namco have promised to steadily announce further details as they are finalized. *Mobile Suit Gundam*, which first aired in 1979, revolutionized the 'real robot anime' genre by moving away from the traditional good vs. evil narratives. It introduced more realistic portrayals of war, intricate scientific details, and complex human dramas, treating robots as 'mobile suits' or weapons, thereby creating a massive cultural phenomenon.