‘Gundam’ is a popular military science fiction franchise anime created by Yoshiyuki Tomino. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the anime centers around pilot-driven giant robots, war scenarios, and action. As per the latest reports, a live-action film is in development, and ‘Euphoria’ fame Sydney Sweeney has been confirmed to play one of the leading roles in the film.
Sydney Sweeney joins ‘Gundam’ cast for live-action film
Netflix confirmed that famed actress Sydney Sweeney will play a role in the upcoming live action for the popular anime ‘Gundam.’ Along with Sweeney, ‘Harry Potter’ film fame star Jason Isaacs, who is best known for playing Lucius Malfoy, will also be joining the cast. Noah Centino from ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ has also been confirmed as one of the leading cast members. Other cast members include Jackson White, Shioli Kutsuna, Nonso Anozie, Michael Mando, Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton, Oleksandr Rudynskyi, Ida Brooke and Gemma Chua-Tran.The official log line for the upcoming OTT film reads, “As shifting allegiances and a growing threat set them on a collision course for one another. They’re pulled into a high-stakes race across the stars that could define the fate of humanity. With awe-inspiring battles, intimate human emotion, and an epic cinematic scale, this is Gundam like it’s been seen before.”
More about the original anime ‘Gundam’
The original anime was released in 1979 and was titled ‘Mobile Suits Gundam.’ Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino, the series is known as a pioneering anime series in the mecha genre. The story revolves around giant robots that are controlled by humans and is set in a post-apocalyptic world. The franchise includes series, films, games, and manga.On the work front, Sydney Sweeney last appeared in ‘The Housemaid’ and ‘Euphoria’, while Centino last appeared in ‘XO Kitty’, reprising his role from ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved.’
