Exciting news for fans of the iconic anime and toy franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam! Sydney Sweeney, known for her roles in HBO's Euphoria, The White Lotus, and the recent superhero film Madame Web, is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to star in the upcoming live-action Gundam movie. This project, a collaboration between Bandai Namco and Legendary, entered production in February and is being penned and directed by Kim Mickle, the showrunner of Sweet Tooth.

While details about the plot and Sweeney's character remain under wraps, the anticipation is building. The film, which does not yet have an official title, is set to hit theaters worldwide. A teaser poster has already been released, hinting at the epic scale of the project. The companies behind the film have promised to share more details as they are finalized, keeping fans eagerly awaiting further announcements.

Mobile Suit Gundam, which first aired in 1979, revolutionized the robot anime genre by introducing 'real robot anime.' It moved away from the traditional narratives of clear-cut good versus evil, offering instead a more nuanced portrayal of war, detailed scientific explorations, and complex human dramas. The series treated its robots as 'weapons' known as 'mobile suits,' sparking a significant cultural phenomenon.

As Sweeney, who was recently linked to a horror movie based on a Reddit thread, steps into the world of Gundam, fans can expect a fresh take on the beloved franchise. Her involvement, coupled with Mickle's vision, promises to bring this classic story to life in a way that honors its legacy while introducing it to new audiences.

Gundam movie teaser poster.

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