Noah Centineo is negotiating to co-star with Sydney Sweeney in a live-action adaptation of 'Gundam,' directed by Jim Mickle. The film is based on the iconic anime featuring giant robots.
Noah Centineo in talks for 'Gundam'
Co-starring with Sydney Sweeney
Directed by Jim Mickle
Based on 1979 anime series
Plot involves war between planets
Legendary Entertainment producing
Noah Centineo Sydney Sweeney star together as sydney sweeney join gundam plans move forward for the live action Gundam film. Fans expect sweeney star as updates show centineo sydney sweeney roles expanding in this action gundam project as both leads officially join gundam film production. [1][2]
Detailed Casting and Production Updates for the Gundam Live-Action Film
Noah Centineo is expected to play the male lead, joining Sydney Sweeney as the film’s central characters. This follows the departure of Drew Starkey, who was previously considered for the role.[5][11]
Jim Mickle replaced Jordan Vogt-Roberts as director and is also the screenwriter. His involvement aligns with his reputation from the acclaimed Netflix series スウィート・トゥース Sweet Tooth.[3][12]
Production officially began on April 1, 2025, in Australia, underpinned by a new subsidiary, Bandai Namco Filmworks America LLC, dedicated to this project.[6][13]
Legendary and Bandai Namco signed a co-financing agreement in January 2025, confirming their partnership on this ambitious project.[7][14]
The film plans a worldwide theatrical release, marking a pivot from earlier notions of a direct-to-streaming approach on Netflix.[4][5]
Plot and Storyline Drawing from Gundam’s Universal Century 08th MS Team
The movie is based on 機動戦士ガンダム 第08MS小隊 Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, a critically acknowledged arc set during the One Year War within Gundam’s Universal Century timeline. The story dramatizes a war between Earth and its space colonies, featuring giant piloted robots called mechas. Central to the plot is a Romeo and Juliet-like romance between Sydney Sweeney’s character, a young woman seeking vengeance for her father, and the male lead from an enemy faction, portrayed by Centineo.[15][8]
Gundam Franchise’s Cultural Impact and Industry Significance
Since its 1979 debut by creator Yoshiyuki Tomino, Gundam has been at the forefront of the mecha genre, pioneering the “real robot” style that emphasizes complex war narratives and human drama.[9]
The franchise encompasses over 80 animated series, movies, manga, and games, with a global fanbase and an annual revenue surpassing $600 million.[10]
This is the franchise’s first venture into full live-action films, representing a significant milestone in its expansion.[11]
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