Sydney Sweeney, the star of the recent film *Madame Web*, is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to lead the cast of the upcoming live-action *Gundam* movie. This exciting development comes on the heels of the announcement in February that the beloved anime and toy franchise, *Mobile Suit Gundam*, is set to be adapted into a live-action film. The project is a collaborative effort between Bandai Namco and Legendary, who have agreed to co-finance the production.

While the film currently lacks an official title, it has been confirmed that it will be both written and directed by Kim Mickle, the acclaimed showrunner of *Sweet Tooth*. The movie is slated for a global theatrical release, although specific release dates and plot details remain under wraps. A teaser poster has been released to build anticipation among fans.

According to *Variety*, Sweeney's involvement in the *Gundam* project is a significant addition, though specifics about her character and the plot are yet to be disclosed. Sweeney, known for her roles in the HBO series *Euphoria*, *The White Lotus*, and films like *Reality* and *Anyone but You*, as well as the superhero film *Madame Web*, continues to expand her portfolio. Recently, she was also attached to star in and produce a movie adaptation of a horror story from a Reddit thread.

Legendary and Bandai Namco have expressed their commitment to gradually unveiling more details as they are finalized. They emphasized the historical significance of *Mobile Suit Gundam*, which premiered in 1979 and revolutionized the 'real robot anime' genre. Unlike previous robot anime that focused on clear-cut distinctions between good and evil, *Gundam* introduced realistic portrayals of war, detailed scientific explorations, and complex human dramas, treating robots as 'mobile suits' or 'weapons'. This innovative approach sparked a massive cultural phenomenon.