Noah Centineo defended Sydney Sweeney after spending months working with her on Gundam. The actor addressed the criticism surrounding his co-star during a recent podcast appearance. He also praised Sweeney’s talent and described his experience working alongside her.
Noah Centineo defended Sydney Sweeney after spending months working with her on Gundam.
Centineo discussed Sweeney during an appearance on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast. The actor said they had known each other before working together. They had also grown up auditioning within similar circles.
Centineo spoke warmly about his Gundam co-star during the conversation. “Sydney’s a force,” he said about the actress. He then added, “She’s a smart lady.” Centineo also emphasized his admiration for Sweeney’s abilities.
The actor continued praising Sweeney while discussing her treatment online. “Yo, she’s brilliant,” Centineo said. He acknowledged that Sweeney had faced significant criticism across the internet. However, his months working alongside her shaped his perspective differently.
Centineo specifically pushed back against assumptions made about Sweeney online. “She’s lovely,” he said while discussing his co-star. He suggested that people criticizing her may not understand who she really was. His comments came after extensive time spent filming Gundam together.
The actor also reflected on Sweeney’s rapid rise within Hollywood. He recalled seeing her career develop after they had known each other earlier. Their professional paths eventually brought them together for Gundam.
Centineo said Sweeney had impressed him throughout their time working together. “She’s phenomenal,” he said of the actress. He also expressed interest in working with her repeatedly in future projects.
Their incoming film was described as an action romance set within the Gundam universe. Centineo compared its central dynamic to Romeo and Juliet in space. He also revealed production had recently wrapped before his podcast appearance.
Centineo’s comments offered a personal perspective on Sweeney amid ongoing online criticism. Rather than focusing on internet reactions, he emphasized his direct experience. His support came after spending months alongside Sweeney during production.
For now, Centineo and Sweeney are preparing for the release of Gundam. The project marks another step in both actors’ careers. Their off-screen familiarity also appeared to strengthen Centineo’s defense of his co-star.
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