After almost fifty years, one of the most enduring anime series of all time is coming to live action. Noah Centineo (The Recruit) will star in a live-action movie version of Gundam, and now he’s speaking out about the film, just days before it enters production. Centineo spoke with Collider’s Steve Weintraub at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, where he’s promoting his new video game adaptation, Street Fighter. Centineo was careful with how many details he revealed about the film, but was quick to share that the film is now in production in Australia: in fact, he’s headed there this weekend to begin filming.
Centineo has already seen some of the pre-production work and had nothing but praise for the film’s writer-director, Jim Mickle (Sweet Tooth), saying, “It’s going to be huge. Jim Mickle, our director, he’s got all heart. He’s so sensitive, all heart, and he builds these wonderful massive worlds. I’ve seen some of the previs, and I’ve seen what he’s trying to do and looking to do, and it’s very exciting.” Also earning Centineo’s plaudits is co-star Sydney Sweeney, who’s currently starring in the third (and possibly final) season of her star-making series Euphoria. Neither actor’s role has been revealed, but the two will play the leads in the film. He told Collider:
“Sydney’s so sweet, man. She’s giving everything she’s got to this. I’m really excited to get out there and do this with her. I think it’s going to be lovely. We have such a phenomenal ensemble around this, as well. Yeah, man, I think people are going to like it.”
What Centineo can tell long-time Gundam fans is that they won’t be disappointed. Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino, who kicked off the franchise in 1979 with the seminal Mobile Suit Gundam, the franchise chronicles a war between Earth and its breakaway space colonies, fought primarily with the titular Gundam mechanical mobile suits. Mobile Suit Gundam launched a fleet of spin-offs, sequels, and reboots, each with its own legion of fans; not to mention, of course, those who express their fandom by painstakingly assembling the show’s signature model kits. Centineo doesn’t necessarily count himself among them, but he knows that the film will do the franchise justice, saying:
“In the same way that we were fan-first on Street Fighter, we’re fan-first on Gundam. Legendary’s doing both of those, so for them it’s very important. That’s definitely the priority for them, so fans can expect the same level of meticulous attention to detail when it comes to respecting the property and the IP that we’ve all come to know and love. I knew the show. I would watch it back when I was a kid, but other than seeing it on Cartoon Network or Tsunami or something like that, that was pretty much the extent of my knowledge of it. But now, after getting on board and watching more of it, it’s great, dude. It’s going to be great.”
Collider Exclusive · Marvel Personality Quiz Which MCU Hero Are You? Spider-Man · Daredevil · Iron Man · Punisher · Thor · Cap
Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Will you swing, fly, or thunder your way to glory?
🕷️Spider-Man
😈Daredevil
🤖Iron Man
💀Punisher
⚡Thor
🛡️Cap
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What drives you to do what’s right? Choose the answer that feels most like you.
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It’s 2 AM. Where are you? Your answer says more about you than you’d think.
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How do you handle a villain who keeps escaping justice? Every hero has a method. What’s yours?
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How do you feel about keeping a secret identity? The mask — or the lack of one — says everything.
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You’ve lost someone important because of your heroism. How do you carry that? Every hero pays a price. The question is how they pay it.
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What’s your role when working with a team? Who you are under pressure is who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line between justice and revenge? The answer defines what kind of hero you really are.
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When you’re not saving the world, what does life look like? The person behind the mask is always the more interesting story.
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What keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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The battle is lost. You’re outnumbered, outgunned, and exhausted. What do you do? This is your tiebreaker — choose carefully.
Your Hero Has Been Identified Your MCU Hero Is…
Based on your answers, the Marvel hero who matches your spirit, values, and instincts has been revealed.
Queens, New York
🕷️ Spider-Man
You carry the weight of the world on shoulders that are younger than they should have to be — funny, loyal, and endlessly self-sacrificing.
You do the right thing not because it’s easy, but because no one else will.
You understand that responsibility isn’t a burden you choose — it’s one that finds you.
Whether it’s a neighbourhood mugging or a multiverse crisis, you show up.
Peter Parker’s lesson — that great power demands great responsibility — isn’t a slogan to you. It’s the code you live by, even when it costs you everything.
Hell’s Kitchen, New York
😈 Daredevil
You fight in the shadows between law and chaos, guided by a fierce moral compass that refuses to let the guilty walk free.
You use every tool available — your mind, your body, your faith — to protect those the system overlooks.
You’ve looked into the darkness and chosen not to become it, though the line has never been easy.
Matt Murdock’s duality — champion in the courtroom, devil in the alley — mirrors your own.
Relentless, conflicted, and unwilling to stop. That is exactly you.
Stark Industries, Malibu
🤖 Iron Man
Brilliant, driven, and occasionally insufferable — but always the person who solves the unsolvable problem.
You lead with your mind and back it up with resources, innovation, and a stubbornness that borders on heroic.
You started out looking out for yourself, but somewhere along the way the world became your responsibility.
Tony Stark’s arc — from ego to sacrifice — is your arc too.
You build, you plan, and when the moment comes, you’re willing to give everything. Because in the end, you’re Iron Man.
New York City
💀 The Punisher
You’ve been through fire that would break most people — and it did change you, completely. What’s left is unyielding, relentless, and operating by a code forged in grief.
You don’t ask for forgiveness, and you don’t expect gratitude.
You see a corrupt, broken world and you’ve decided to do something about it, consequences be damned.
Frank Castle’s war is born from love twisted by loss — and so is yours.
Uncompromising and unflinching — the world may not agree with your methods, but your conviction is absolute.
Asgard · Protector of the Nine Realms
⚡ Thor
Powerful, proud, and on a lifelong journey to become worthy of the legend you carry.
You lead with strength but have learned — sometimes painfully — that true greatness comes from humility and growth.
You’re larger than life, yet more vulnerable than you let on.
Thor’s story is one of transformation: from arrogant prince to worthy king, from isolated warrior to beloved protector.
You bring the storm when it’s needed — and the warmth when it matters just as much.
Brooklyn, New York · The Avengers
🛡️ Captain America
You believe in something bigger than yourself — and you fight for it even when the world has moved on and nobody else will.
You don’t bully the small guy, and you never stop when it gets hard.
Steve Rogers didn’t become a hero when he got the serum — he was always one. So were you.
Your strength isn’t in your fists; it’s in your refusal to compromise what’s right, no matter the cost.
In a world full of people taking the easy road, you’re the one who picks up the shield and stands up — every single time.
What Is ‘Street Fighter’ About?
An adaptation of the iconic Capcom fighting game series, Street Fighter stars Centineo as Ken Masters, a once-great fighter who’s partnering with his old pal Ryu (Andrew Koji) to enter a martial arts tournament run by the dictatorial M. Bison (David Dastmalchian). Other competitors include American patriot Guile (Cody Rhodes), the monstrous Blanka (Jason Momoa), boxer Balrog (50 Cent), Interpol agent Chun-Li (Callina Liang), the masked Vega (Orville Peck), and much, much more. It is helmed by Kitao Sakurai, who also co-wrote the script with T.J. Fixman; it will hit theaters on October 16.
Gundam also stars Michael Mando (Better Call Saul, Spider-Man: Brand New Day), and will be distributed by Netflix. No release date has yet been set for the film. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
