Sydney Sweeney, the newly single star of Euphoria and The White Lotus, is in talks to lead the live-action Gundam movie — based on the iconic 1979 anime about giant piloted mechs locked in futuristic war.
The film will be directed by Jim Mickle (Sweet Tooth) and is a collaboration between Bandai Namco and Legendary, continuing Hollywood’s love affair with anime adaptations.
Let’s be real: this casting just rocketed Gundam to the top of many “most anticipated” lists — and not just for the mechs. The producers knew exactly what they were doing.
It’s a win-win: Sweeney gets a shot at blockbuster stardom, and the movie gets a hot ticket thanks to her beauty and natural talents.
What do you think of this casting? Who do you think she might be playing?