Overview
- The Hollywood Reporter says Centineo is negotiating to co-star opposite Sweeney in Legendary’s big-budget adaptation of the long-running anime franchise.
- Trade reports describe the story as centering on Sweeney’s character with the two leads on opposing sides of a conflict, and note that Sweeney has been involved in casting the co-lead.
- Legendary has declined to comment on the talks, and earlier negotiations with Drew Starkey for the male lead did not close.
- Jim Mickle wrote the script and is set to direct and produce with Linda Moran through Nightshade on a film co-developed by Legendary and Bandai Namco Filmworks.
- Plot and setting remain under wraps; niche outlets have suggested possible One Year War or 08th MS Team elements, but those details are unconfirmed.