Legendary and Bandai Namco Filmworks have announced that Jim Mickle, creator of the hit “Sweet Tooth” series, will be the writer and director of the upcoming live-action adaptation of “Mobile Suit” – the sci-fi series sci-fi and iconic mecha.
Deadline recently reported on the appointment of Mickle, who joins the collaboration between Legendary and Bandai Namco on a project that has created great expectations among fans of the series and which will film for the first time in Hollywood on 2025.
Although the story of this film adaptation has yet to be revealed, Mickle's casting has created mixed reviews, due to his unique and different style compared to what fans of the series have come to expect. . It should be remembered that in 2021, the project was initially assigned to director Jordan Vogt-Roberts, known for “Kong: Skull Island”, in collaboration with Netflix. However, it has been confirmed that neither Vogt-Roberts nor Netflix will be involved in the current version, which has raised doubts and curiosity about the direction of this adaptation.
After 45 years since its debut in Japan in 1979, “Mobile Suit” still exists and has been adapted into many anime series, OVAs and animated films, becoming a fundamental pillar of Japanese popular culture . However, this will be the first time the series has made the leap to a large-scale live-action adaptation, creating both anticipation and interest among its loyal fanbase.
Legendary's decision to undertake this project reflects their interest in bringing Japanese animated hits to a wider audience, similar to what they have achieved with their series. other iconic ones like Godzilla and Pacific Rim.
When the information was revealed, there was an immediate response from the fan community and these comments reflected anxiety and skepticism about adapting classic characters and elements to the new version. Hollywood.
Some people expressed concern: “Some characters will definitely be transformed, that's Hollywood's rule. I remember the old Gundam movies sold at TSUTAYA.”
“Hollywood will make the robot go crazy with AI, then American heroes will destroy it to save the city.”another person expressed.
