According to Kotaku, Netflix has officially confirmed that Sidney Sweeney will lead its upcoming live-action Gundam film — a casting choice that has already sparked plenty of skepticism and debate across the anime community.
Why Gundam Fans Should Be Paying Attention
Gundam isn't just any anime IP. It's a decades-spanning franchise that helped define the mecha genre and carries an almost religious devotion among its fanbase. A live-action adaptation has been a Hollywood white whale for years, and the decision to anchor it around Sweeney — best known for Euphoria and Anyone But You — is a genuinely bold swing. The big question nobody has answered yet: which character is she actually playing?
That ambiguity is exactly what makes this such a rich fancasting moment. Is she stepping into a gender-bent version of Amuro Ray, the franchise's iconic reluctant hero? Could she be an entirely original character written for this adaptation? Or might she take on a role like Sayla Mass, one of the original series' most compelling figures? The door is wide open, and myCast fans have already been building out their dream rosters.
What myCast Fans Are Already Saying
The myCast community has been dreaming up Gundam lineups across multiple stories, and the results are a fascinating window into what the fanbase actually wants from this film.
In the most-voted Gundam story on the platform, Tom Holland leads the pack for Amuro Ray with 5 votes — the single highest vote count across any Gundam role on the site. It's easy to see the logic: Holland has the youthful energy and proven blockbuster chops that Amuro's arc demands. Chris Pine follows with 2 votes for the villainous (and perpetually cool) Char Aznable, a pick that feels almost too good on paper. That same story sees Jennifer Lawrence nominated for Sayla Mass and Dave Bautista put forward for the imposing Dozle Zabi — a genuinely perfect piece of physical casting.
Over in the story, the fan vision skews heavily toward Asian talent, which feels both culturally appropriate and increasingly in line with how Hollywood approaches these adaptations. , , , and all appear among the Federation Squad picks — a roster that would give the film immediate credibility with Japanese audiences and Gundam purists alike.