Gundam Live-Action: New Lead Joins Sydney Sweeney
Noah Centineo is reportedly in talks to join Sydney Sweeney in Legendary Pictures’ live-action adaptation of Gundam, according to industry reports. Sweeney is already attached as a lead, and the pairing hints at a high-profile take on the classic mecha franchise.
Centineo in Talks for Key Role
Sources say Centineo is set to play a principal character opposite Sweeney. The news comes via The Hollywood Reporter and other outlets. While negotiations are ongoing and no official casting announcement has been made, Centineo’s reported involvement would add mainstream star power to the project.
Project Details and “Romeo & Juliet” Dynamic
Jim Mickle is writing and directing the film. Legendary Pictures is producing with support from Bandai Namco Filmworks, the rights holder behind the Gundam IP. The adaptation is described as centering on rival factions and their pilots, with a teased Romeo and Juliet style relationship at the story’s heart: two young pilots from opposing sides whose bond complicates a larger conflict involving giant mobile suits and territorial war.
The Stars’ Upcoming Slate
Noah Centineo rose to fame in Netflix’s To All the Boys franchise and has led rom-coms such as The Perfect Date. He also appeared in the superhero film Black Adam. Sydney Sweeney gained acclaim for Euphoria and The White Lotus, and she continues to expand her film career with several projects in development.
Legendary’s Gundam adaptation represents another major studio effort to bring a beloved anime property to live action. Fans can expect casting to formalize as production plans advance, and creativeldn.com will follow updates on casting, creative leads, and release plans.
