‘Gundam’ Movie At Legendary Taps ‘Sweet Tooth’ Showrunner Jim Mickle To Direct
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Sweet Tooth showrunner Jim Mickle is coming on to write and direct a live-action adaptation of Gundam, which has been co-developed between Legendary and Bandai Namco Filmworks.
Mickle will also produce with his partner Linda Moran through their company Nightshade. One of the most revered animé, Gundam is thought of as the Star Wars or Marvel Universe of Japan, and is the pioneer of the mecha genre of IP.
The plot is currently under wraps, but the film is looking to start production in early 2025. Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino, Gundam is an internationally renowned franchise spanning 83 animated series and movies.
Its toy and retail business are huge, with the Gundam franchise generating over $600 million annually. This will be its first live-action film.
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