Action Naruto Hollywood Film Launches Global Casting Call for 3 Main Leads
- On Thursday, Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton launched a global casting search for the live-action Naruto film, targeting actors for Team 7's three young shinobi: Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.
- Over 10 years have passed since Lionsgate first secured rights to adapt the manga franchise, with original creator Masashi Kishimoto involved in production to ensure the film honors his vision.
- With over 250 million copies of the manga printed worldwide, director Cretton said it is 'an honor to bring his world and characters to the big screen' while writing and directing the film.
- Producers Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Emmy Yu, and Jeremy Latcham are working for Arad Productions alongside Cretton, while the current search focuses on Team 7, with casting for other characters to follow later.
- Stating 'Right now, miracles are happening to me, one after another,' creator Masashi Kishimoto highlighted the significance of the project, which represents the first live-action, big-budget Hollywood adaptation of the iconic ninja franchise.
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Naruto live-action movie from Shang-Chi director gets major update and casting news
It's been over 10 years since it was first announced that a live-action adaptation of beloved manga series Naruto was in the works, but finally we've just got a major update.Production company Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton, who is best known for his work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, have announced that a global casting search is underway for the film.The casting search will be looking for stars to play Team 7, mad…
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The live-action film was announced in February 2024 and will be the first time Masashi Kishimoto's beloved ninja world is adapted into a live-action movie.
'Naruto' Live-action Movie Makers Launch Worldwide Casting Search for Lead Actors
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The makers of the live-action 'Naruto' have launched a worldwide casting search to find its three lead actors who will play the roles of Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura in the film Entertainment News | 'Naruto' Live-action Movie Makers Launch Worldwide Casting Search for Lead Actors.
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