News has arrived of the long-awaited live-action based on the anime and manga 'Naruto', a work by author Masashi Kishimoto . Therefore, the film with real actors in Hollywood was announced in November 2023.
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This Friday (23) through the “ Hollywood Reporter ”, we had confirmation of the direction and script, including Destin Daniel Cretton , known for his work on “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”.
Therefore, Masashi Kishimoto commented on the choice of director:
“When I found out about Destin's involvement, I had just seen his action blockbuster and thought he would be the perfect director for 'Naruto'”
“After enjoying his other films and understanding that his specialty is creating solid dramas about people, I was convinced that there is no other director for 'Naruto'. By really getting to know Destin, I found him to be an open-minded director who was willing to accept my suggestions and I felt strongly that we would be able to cooperate together in the production process.”
First published in Japan in 1999, the “Naruto” manga quickly established itself as a global cultural phenomenon, garnering more than 250 million copies sold in more than 60 countries and territories . The anime adaptation also solidified its status as one of the most popular series across the world.
Although an adaptation with actors does not yet have a set release date, it is a long-time desire of Lionsgate (known for “The Hunger Games”). In 2015, the studio even hired Michael Gracey (“The Greatest Showman”) to direct the project, however, production ended up being postponed indefinitely.
Finally, comment on the choice of director to create the live-action Naruto.
Source: Variety
