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Michael Mando Joins Netflix and Legendary’s Live-Action Gundam

The casting move signals production is about to start in Australia in April.

Overview

  • Mando, whose casting was reported Tuesday, joins Sydney Sweeney, Noah Centineo, and Jason Clarke in the ensemble.
  • Production is slated to begin in Australia in April, according to industry reports.
  • Gundam, a 1979 giant‑robot franchise, is being adapted by Sweet Tooth showrunner Jim Mickle as writer-director.
  • Netflix and Legendary have not disclosed the plot or any roles, and representatives declined to comment.
  • Deadline billed it as the first live-action Gundam, while other outlets note the 1999 TV movie G-Saviour as a prior example.