EXCLUSIVE: Noah Centineo Is In Talks To Lead ‘Gundam’ Alongside Sydney Sweeney

Sources tell Nexus Point News that Noah Centineo is now in talks to join Legendary’s Gundam, following Drew Starkey, who was previously in talks, falling off. 

Gundam, created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise, is one of Japan’s most iconic and influential franchises. Known for its political intrigue and realistic depiction of war, the series focuses on conflicts between Earth and its space colonies, fought using giant humanoid machines known as Mobile Suits. Since its debut in 1979, Gundam has spawned countless anime series, films, manga, and video games.

Sources point to the film adapting Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, a gritty, ground-level story set during the One Year War. The original series follows a squad of Earth Federation soldiers battling Zeon forces in the jungles of Southeast Asia while exploring themes of loyalty, tragedy, and the human cost of war. At its heart is a star-crossed romance between a Federation officer and a woman from Zeon, a dynamic the film will mirror, with Sweeney playing a young woman on a mission to avenge her father and Starkey potentially portraying her rival and love interest from the Earth Federation. 

Jim Mickle, best known for Netflix’s Sweet Tooth, is set to direct and write the script. Legendary Pictures will be producing the film with Bandai Namco.

Centineo recently wrapped on another Legendary film, Street Fighter where he’ll portray Ken Masters. He’s best known for his roles in The Recruit, Black Adam, and the To All the Boys franchise. Centineo is also set to portray John Rambo in Lionsgate Rambo prequel film. Centineo is repped by WME and Myman Greenspan Fox.

Production for Gundam will begin next Spring in Australia.