Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton announced via social media Thursday that they will launch a global casting search for their live-action Naruto movie, based on the massively popular manga franchise.
The global casting search will be for the roles of Team 7’s three young shinobi Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. Lionsgate said casting for other characters will follow.
Cretton said in the casting call social media announcement:
“Kishimoto-sensei’s stories have inspired generations of fans around the world, and it’s an honor to bring his world and characters to the big screen in live action for the very first time. I’m thrilled to kick off this worldwide casting search for our Team 7 and to bring the incredible universe of Naruto to life!”
Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, also said:
“Right now, miracles are happening to me, one after another. My work, Naruto, is truly, truly becoming a Hollywood movie! And an even greater miracle is that the film will be directed by the one and only Destin Daniel Cretton. I still cannot believe it! If so many miracles have already come together, then let us hope for even more. I am eagerly looking forward to the miraculous encounters that will bring us extraordinary and passionate actors! I cannot wait to meet my characters in the film!”
Naruto is currently heading into pre-production.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton’s next film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, opens July 31st.
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