Lionsgate and Sony Greenlight Live-Action 'Naruto' Film
The highly anticipated adaptation of the global manga franchise has been officially greenlit, with a global casting search underway for Team 7.
Photo: Nathan J Hilton / PexelsThe Naruto manga has sold over 250 million copies across more than 60 countries, making it a multibillion-dollar franchise. Now, Lionsgate has officially greenlit the live-action film adaptation, with Sony co-financing and handling international distribution, according to Deadline. Lionsgate will lead the film's development and production, as well as manage domestic distribution.
Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is set to direct and write the adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto's popular manga. He will also produce the film alongside Jeyun Munford through his company, Hisako. Other producers include Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Emmy Yu for Arad Productions, and Jeremy Latcham.
Cretton stated it is an honor to bring Kishimoto-sensei's world and characters to the big screen in live action for the first time. Kishimoto himself expressed excitement about Cretton directing, noting his ability to create
