Sydney Sweeney, renowned for her roles in HBO's "Euphoria," "The White Lotus," "Reality," "Anyone but You," and the superhero film "Madame Web," is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to star in the live-action adaptation of the iconic anime and toy franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam. This exciting development comes on the heels of February's confirmation that production for the film had commenced, with Bandai Namco and Legendary entering into a co-financing agreement.

The eagerly anticipated film, which has yet to receive an official title, will be penned and directed by Kim Mickle, the showrunner of "Sweet Tooth." While specific release dates and plot details remain under wraps, a captivating teaser poster has been unveiled to stir the excitement of fans worldwide.

Variety has reported on Sweeney's involvement in the Gundam project, although the specifics of her character and the storyline are still undisclosed. This role marks another significant step in Sweeney's burgeoning career, following her recent attachment to star in and produce a film adaptation of a horror story originally shared on a Reddit thread.

Legendary and Bandai Namco have expressed their intent to release information as it becomes available, stating, "We plan to steadily announce details as they become finalized." The companies also highlighted the significance of the original "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, which premiered in 1979 and revolutionized the 'real robot anime' genre. The series broke away from the traditional narratives of good versus evil in robot anime, introducing a more realistic portrayal of war, intricate scientific details, and deeply woven human dramas, treating robots as "weapons" known as "mobile suits." This innovative approach sparked a massive cultural phenomenon.