According to Deadline, the live-action Gundam movie starring Sydney Sweeney (The Housemaid) and Noah Centineo (The Recruit) has found a new home, as Netflix is set to distribute the film.
What We Know About Gundam
Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise, Gundam has been described as a space opera depicting a battle waged between massive mechs and armies of space colonies fighting for independence from Earth. The Gundam franchise has grown into a juggernaut over the decades, with dozens of TV shows, video games, manga, and much more.
Jim Mickle (Sweet Tooth) is set to direct the Gundam movie from his own script and will also produce with his partner, Linda Moran, through their production company, Nightshade. The project has been co-developed between Legendary Pictures and Gundam franchise owner Bandai Namco Filmworks
In addition to Sweet Tooth, Mickle is also known for Stake Land, a post-apocalyptic vampire movie that has become a cult favourite. Mickle also helmed We Are What We Are, Cold in July, and In the Shadow of the Moon. He also developed the Hap and Leonard TV series, which was sadly cancelled after three seasons.
Now, you may recall that this isn’t the first time Hollywood has attempted to get a live-action Gundam movie off the ground, or even the first time Netflix was involved. Back in 2021, it was announced that Jordan Vogt-Roberts (Kong: Skull Island) was working on a Gundam movie for the streaming service. He seemed quite pumped about the project, even releasing concept art showcasing one of the giant mechs, but he’s out of the picture.
What’s Next for Sweeney and Centineo
Sweeney most recently appeared in The Housemaid, a thriller directed by Paul Feig and based on the novel by Freida McFadden. The film grossed $294.9 million worldwide against a $35 million budget, so naturally, a sequel is already in the works. She also recently launched a new lingerie line, but may have found herself in a bit of trouble after covering the Hollywood Sign in bras.
As for Centineo, he will play Ken Masters in the upcoming Street Fighter movie. I was ready to roll my eyes at the project, but the first teaser was actually kind of fun. Ridiculous, but fun. The film will hit theaters on October 16.
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