Legendary Looks to Reboot Gundam Franchise with New Netflix Deal
After a long hiatus, it appears that Legendary Pictures is once again revving up its engines for a live-action adaptation of the beloved mecha anime series Mobile Suit Gundam. The news comes on the heels of a potential deal between the studio and Netflix, which would see the streaming giant handling distribution duties for an upcoming film set to star Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo.
The project, directed by writer-director Jim Mickle, is reportedly based on a romantic tale of two characters who fall in love despite being on opposing sides of an interstellar conflict. While details about the plot remain scarce, it's worth noting that this setup bears some striking similarities to the premise of the classic 1990s OVA series The 08th MS Team.
One thing is certain: Legendary has part ways with Jordan Vogt-Roberts, who was initially attached to the project three years ago before ultimately departing. The deal with Netflix marks a significant shift in the studio's approach, as it now seeks to partner with the streaming giant on its high-profile franchise properties.
However, there's a twist that adds an extra layer of complexity to this arrangement. With Netflix currently eyeing Warner Bros. for a potential acquisition, the deal could have far-reaching implications for Legendary and its distribution partners. As a result, it remains to be seen how this new partnership will play out in the coming months.
For fans of the Gundam franchise, one thing is clear: with this latest development, the possibility of a live-action adaptation finally hitting theaters seems more imminent than ever. Whether this iteration stays true to the spirit of the original series or takes a bold new direction remains to be seen – but one thing is certain: it's going to be an exciting ride.
After a long hiatus, it appears that Legendary Pictures is once again revving up its engines for a live-action adaptation of the beloved mecha anime series Mobile Suit Gundam. The news comes on the heels of a potential deal between the studio and Netflix, which would see the streaming giant handling distribution duties for an upcoming film set to star Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo.
The project, directed by writer-director Jim Mickle, is reportedly based on a romantic tale of two characters who fall in love despite being on opposing sides of an interstellar conflict. While details about the plot remain scarce, it's worth noting that this setup bears some striking similarities to the premise of the classic 1990s OVA series The 08th MS Team.
One thing is certain: Legendary has part ways with Jordan Vogt-Roberts, who was initially attached to the project three years ago before ultimately departing. The deal with Netflix marks a significant shift in the studio's approach, as it now seeks to partner with the streaming giant on its high-profile franchise properties.
However, there's a twist that adds an extra layer of complexity to this arrangement. With Netflix currently eyeing Warner Bros. for a potential acquisition, the deal could have far-reaching implications for Legendary and its distribution partners. As a result, it remains to be seen how this new partnership will play out in the coming months.
For fans of the Gundam franchise, one thing is clear: with this latest development, the possibility of a live-action adaptation finally hitting theaters seems more imminent than ever. Whether this iteration stays true to the spirit of the original series or takes a bold new direction remains to be seen – but one thing is certain: it's going to be an exciting ride.
legendary pictures finally getting back on track with a mobile suit gundam live-action film! the fact that they're teaming up with netflix for distribution duties only adds to the excitement 
. i've been waiting for what feels like forever for someone to bring this iconic anime series to life in the big screen, and now it seems like that dream is finally within reach 
. but let's be real, with warner bros being on netflix's radar, we gotta keep an eye out for some major changes down the line 
. what do u think about this new partnership? should we expect a more faithful adaptation or something entirely new? 
. Either way, though, one thing's for sure: if it stays true to the spirit of the original series, it's going to be a wild ride 
but like, can we please get some real details about the plot?! this romantic tale thing sounds kinda weird for the franchise... I mean, Gundam is all about mechs and war, not romance 
. that being said, I do love Noah Centineo in anything so fingers crossed he'll bring some life to the role 
. and can we talk about Sydney Sweeney too?! she's an amazing actress 
. lets see how this all unfolds on Netflix 
. I mean, Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo are awesome actors who could bring some serious depth to the characters 
. But what's up with the plot being kinda similar to The 08th MS Team? Was that just a coincidence or did they try to take inspiration from other Gundam series 
? I mean, it's like they're trying to rev up their engines and get back into the game 
. And what's going on with Jordan Vogt-Roberts leaving the project? Did he just lose interest or was there some drama behind it? 
. Fingers crossed that they stay true to the spirit of the original series while still bringing their own unique spin to it 
so yeah this sounds super cool! do you think it'll be like the anime or will it be a whole different story? and why are they making a new adaptation after so long? 
. Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo as the leads sounds amazing 
. Fingers crossed that they'll stay true to the spirit of the original series, but I'm also excited to see what new twists they might bring 
. Can't wait for more updates on this project!