Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton, known for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," recently announced via social media that the live-action "Naruto" film is officially launching a global casting search. The initial focus will be on finding actors for the three core members of Team 7: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. The studio also stated that casting for other characters will commence at a later date.
In his announcement, Cretton expressed that Masashi Kishimoto's story has inspired generations of fans worldwide, and it is an honor for him to bring the world and characters of "Naruto" to the big screen for the first time in a live-action format. He also shared his excitement about initiating the global casting for Team 7 and truly bringing this expansive ninja universe to life.
Original author Masashi Kishimoto also conveyed his anticipation for the live-action project, describing "Naruto" becoming a Hollywood film as "miracles happening one after another," and Cretton's involvement as director as another immense miracle. He looks forward to discovering actors through this casting process who can infuse passion and vitality into the characters.
The live-action "Naruto" is currently preparing to enter its pre-production phase. Cretton’s next directorial effort, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," is also slated for release in 2026.
via： IGN