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\n\tThe live-action \u201cNaruto\u201d movie is launching a worldwide casting search to find its three leading actors. The adaptation of Masashi\u00a0Kishimoto\u2019s classic manga is backed by Lionsgate. The casting search will fill the roles of Team 7: Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. Additional casting for supporting roles will follow. Destin Daniel Cretton, the filmmaker behind Marvel\u2019s \u201cShang-Chi\u201d and the upcoming \u201cSpider-Man: Brand New Day, is writing and directing the project.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\u201cKishimoto-sensei\u2019s stories have inspired generations of fans around the world, and it\u2019s an honor to bring his world and characters to the big screen in live action for the very first time,\u201d Cretton said in a statement. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to kick off this worldwide casting search for our Team 7 and to bring the incredible universe of \u2018Naruto\u2019\u00a0to life!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tNaruto creator Masashi\u00a0Kishimoto added: \u201cRight now, miracles are happening to me, one after another. My work, \u2018Naruto\u2019 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!\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\tLiosngate announced the live-action \u201cNaruto\u201d movie in February 2024. The manga has printed over 250 million copies in more than 60 countries and territories.\u00a0It follows adolescent ninja Naruto Uzumaki, who dreams of becoming his community\u2019s protector and leader known as the village ninja.<\/p>\n

\n\tAvi Arad, Ari Arad and Emmy Yu will produce for Arad Productions with Jeremy Latcham.\u00a0Cretton\u00a0is producing alongside Jeyun Munford through his\u00a0company,\u00a0Hisako.\u00a0Cretton previously collaborated with Lionsgate on \u201cThe Glass Castle.\u201d\u00a0The studio previously tried to get a \u201cNaruto\u201d movie off the ground in 2014 wheni it\u00a0signed Michael Gracey to direct.<\/p>\n

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