In 2018, Legendary Pictures, Inc. and Bandai Namco Filmworks jointly announced the development of a live-action "Mobile Suit Gundam" film. Today, the official director for the project has finally been revealed.
Reports indicate that Jeff Lemire, known for his work as showrunner on the hit Netflix series "Sweet Tooth" and for his extensive contributions to comics from DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and Valiant Comics, will direct the Hollywood live-action "Mobile Suit Gundam" film. He will also pen the screenplay and co-produce the project with his partner Linda Moran under their company, Nightshade.
Initially, when Netflix acquired the distribution rights in 2021, the live-action "Mobile Suit Gundam" was set to be directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, who previously collaborated with Legendary on "Kong: Skull Island." Brian K. Vaughan, showrunner for the novel-adapted series "Under the Dome," was attached to write the screenplay. However, both later exited the production.
Now, with Legendary Pictures officially confirming the new director and screenwriter for the live-action "Mobile Suit Gundam," production is expected to commence in early 2025. Story details for the film remain under wraps.
via： Deadline