Netflix gives me a shred of hope for the live-action Gundam movie by casting Jason Isaacs

If there's one thing you need to know about me it's that I love the film Death of Stalin, and while there's not a single actor in that film I felt didn't absolutely smash it, I have to say that it cemented Jason Isaacs as one of my all-time favourite actors. Another thing about me is that I love Gundam, but never did I think that those two worlds would collide.

So I am very happy at the latest news that Netflix has cast Jason Isaacs among others in its upcoming live-action Gundam film. "Gundam, the iconic franchise that launched a global phenomenon, is now in production as a live-action film," an official post on X reads. "Starring Sydney Sweeney, and Noah Centineo, about rival mech pilots at war across Earth and its space colonies."

I'm also excited to see Nonso Anozie as I also really enjoyed Sweet Tooth, but fangirling aside I'm not sure if the rest of this cast really hits the spot. In all honesty, while I love Gundam I'm not sure I'd even want to see a live action film, especially one made by Netflix.

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My biggest concern for the live action film is the mecha design. There's been no word so far on who is handing this for the film, so it's not a complete lost cause yet. But considering how integral these mobile suits are to the Gundam series it'll likely be the deciding factor of whether or not I check this film out.

If I wanted to watch anything Gundam I'd simply just go back to War in the Pocket or Mobile Suit Gundam 00. But there are honestly so many Gundam series already out there that fans are spoilt for choice.

No release date has been announced yet, and as the social media post points out, the live-action film just started production. So, there may still be a decent wait until we get a glimpse of what a live action Gundam film will look like.

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