Live-action 'Naruto' film announced, global casting begins for Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura

The beloved manga and anime series "Naruto" is set to be adapted into a live-action Hollywood film, with Lionsgate producing and Destin Daniel Cretton, known for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," directing. The project officially launched with this announcement, signaling a major step in bringing the popular franchise to a new medium.

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This is simply a miracle!

Adding to the excitement, a global casting search has begun to find the perfect actors to portray the iconic main trio: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. This open call aims to discover fresh talent capable of embodying these central characters from the Hidden Leaf Village's Team 7.

"Naruto" creator Masashi Kishimoto shared his astonishment and joy over the adaptation. He described the realization of a Hollywood film based on his work as a "miracle," expressing disbelief and immense happiness. Kishimoto also conveyed his eagerness to witness the "miraculous encounters" with talented and passionate actors who will bring the characters to life on screen.

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I am incredibly honored to be able to bring his world and characters to the big screen for the first time in live-action form. I'm thrilled to start the global casting search for Team 7 and bring the wonderful world of Naruto to audiences.

Director Destin Daniel Cretton echoed Kishimoto's sentiments, stating his honor in bringing the "Naruto" universe to the big screen in live-action form. He highlighted the manga's impact on generations of fans worldwide and expressed enthusiasm for the global casting process, anticipating the opportunity to present "Naruto's" unique world to audiences.

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Miracles keep happening! My work 'Naruto' is really, really going to be made into a Hollywood movie! And an even greater miracle is that this movie will be directed by the one and only Destin Daniel Cretton. I still can't believe it!