Brian K. Vaughn to Write Gundam for Legendary Pictures
Brian K. Vaughn is about to get lost in a whole new saga for Legendary Pictures. Deadline reports that the famed comic book and TV writer, who has an overall deal with the Universal-based studio, has signed on to write the long-in-development Gundam adaptation. Based on the iconic manga from Yoshiyuki Tomino, Gundam centers on pilots who control giant mechs, much in the same way Pacific Rim does, the latter being influenced by the iconic anime. To an extent, the Pacific Rim comparison will be a big problem for the Gundam franchise going forward, especially Mobile Fighter G Gundam, from which Pacific Rim took most of its inspiration. While G Gundam is not the most popular iteration of the franchise, it is one of my favorites, next to Gundam Wing, of course. The latter series is from where I hope they draw inspiration, as that’s where I discovered the franchise. Then, in college, my roommate told me about New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Frozen Teardrop, a light novel series that takes place decades after the series finale OVA Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz. Needless to say, there’s a lot of material to mine just from this iteration alone.
Re-watching the show a few months ago, I was struck by how adult it is, even the edited version These days, one could argue it’s a cross between the 2003 (if you count the miniseries) Battlestar Galactica, The Bourne Identity, and, well, Pacific Rim. I know most people will probably want the original series (which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year), but for me, Gundam Wing is the best version to adapt. Here’s hoping they stay far away from the last live-action appearance (not counting the Ready Player One Gundam cameo), G-Savior. The only good thing about that movie is that it made me want to watch Gundam Wing again.
Are you excited for this long-awaited Gundam adaption or would you rather this machine be dismantled? Let us know in the comments!
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my only thing is as long as it doesn’t go the woke route, I’ll see it
As much as I want a live action Gundam movie to hopefully up the popularity so the US gets more Gundam released here, I am concerned that they’ll ruin it with the garbage that has ruined most of our domestic franchises.
The only reason why I actually have hope for this, Sunrise executives are overseeing this like a hawk. Which means that, there shouldn’t be much BS that goes on and the only politics that exsist, is the actual ones that Gundam is derived from, which is anti- war stuff, with the actual ramifications of war.
I really enjoyed Iron Blooded Orphans. I think it could possibly be a better choice as it is based a little more of a realistic way, i.e. there are not a lot of beam weapons and when there is it’s a really big deal. Which could possibly be a little bit easier of a pill to swallow for mainstream western audiences, while still giving us Gundam fans something we can really love in the live-action arena.