Sydney Sweeney continues to climb the Hollywood ladder, but her next step has fans already reaching for the popcorn—and the pitchforks. Rumors of a new role in a live-action adaptation movie are swirling, but the real drama is not the giant robots it is known to feature. It is the unexpected casting news that has everyone raising eyebrows and double-checking their screens. Brace yourself; it seems Sweeney’s on-screen partner might not be who you hoped for.

According to Insneider, Sydney Sweeney could be starring opposite Benson Boone in the upcoming Gundam adaptation. Boone, mostly known as a pop singer, is stepping into acting with this project, a choice that Gundam fans have met with lukewarm enthusiasm, at best. The combination feels offbeat to many who associate the franchise with intense mech battles and diverse, dynamic casts—not smooth pop vocals and blue jean puns.

In pretense for Insneider's report, Sydney Sweeney was in the final stages of negotiations for the Gundam movie lead role. Now, with Boone rumored to be joining, the plot thickens—if not quite in the way fans wanted. Industry insiders say Boone’s casting is a fresh twist nobody saw coming, stirring enough doubt that loyal fans are not holding back their opinions on social media.

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Boone in Gundam? Fans are ready to send that casting to the scrapyard, fast and furious.

Fans' reaction has been overwhelmingly skeptical and sarcastic, revealing deep frustration with the casting direction. Many fans express disappointment over Benson Boone’s fit for a major mech franchise, raising concerns about a lack of cultural authenticity and representation. The tone ranges from sharp critiques to outright calls for recasting. It reflects the protection and devotion that Gundam’s legacy is maintained by the fans. 

The reaction on the socials are a masterclass in blunt fandom.

Despite the apprehension, Sydney Sweeney’s entry into the Gundam universe might be a score after the recent eclipsing outrage over some jeans, but Benson Boone’s casting feels like an entire curveball nobody asked for, according to the fans. The mashup of pop star meets mech legend is fueling skepticism and snark. Whether Boone on Sweeney can surprise the critics or just keep the choppers coming remains to be seen.

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