Sydney Sweeney's 'Gundam' Movie May Add Hit Singer to Cast

Grammy-nominated singer Benson Boone is reportedly making the leap from the music stage to the silver screen. A new industry report suggests that Boone has been tapped to join the cast of the highly anticipated live-action ‘Gundam’ movie.

Entertainment insider Jeff Sneider's outlet The InSneider revealed that Boone is expected to make his feature film debut alongside Sydney Sweeney, who was previously confirmed for the project. While details about Boone's character are still under wraps, speculation points to him potentially piloting one of the franchise's iconic giant mechs in action-packed battles.

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Background on 'Gundam' Adaptation

The live-action 'Gundam' adaptation has been in development since 2021. The project was initially attached to director Jordan Vogt-Roberts, but the film has since shifted creative direction. Jim Mickle, best known for his work on 'Sweet Tooth,' is now set to both write and direct. At this stage, plot details, casting information, and a production timeline remain unconfirmed, especially as Sydney Sweeney continues filming the next season of 'Euphoria.'

The 'Gundam' franchise holds legendary status in anime history. First launched in 1979 by creators Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino, the saga introduced audiences to massive mobile suits used in futuristic wars. 

Over the decades, 'Gundam' has grown into a cultural powerhouse, spawning more than 50 anime series, numerous films, manga, novels, video games, and the globally successful Gunpla model kits. Widely credited with shaping the mecha anime genre, 'Gundam' continues to influence science fiction and pop culture around the world.

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