Lionsgate launches global casting for live-action Naruto
Lionsgate and filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton have opened a worldwide casting search to find actors for Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura in a live-action film based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga, moving the project forward after 11 years in development. The article notes rights were first negotiated in 2015 and that Michael Gracey was initially attached, while Kishimoto expressed excitement about the Hollywood production. The push follows recent live-action and anime commercial successes and reflects a broader industry shift as studios pursue international manga and franchise adaptations, with additional casting to follow.
Lionsgate and Destin Daniel Cretton launched a worldwide casting search for Team 7.
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Rights were negotiated in 2015 and the project changed personnel. One Piece live-action and big anime films recently had strong commercial results. The casting search could lead to wider production steps and more Hollywood anime projects.
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