Sony Partners With Lionsgate to Produce the 'Naruto' Live-Action

Sony Pictures has joined the production team for the Naruto live-action. The feature film, directed by Destin Daniel Creaton (Shang-Chi and Spider-Man: Brand New Day), already had Lionsgate as a producer. This information comes from THR.

For now, Charles Melton is the only confirmed actor and , according to reports, he will play Kakashi Hatake, the elite ninja mentor of the protagonist and his friends. The search for the actor who will bring Naruto to life is ongoing.

Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu are producing through Arad Productions with Jeremy Latcham. Cretton is producing alongside Jeyun Munford through her company, Hisako.

Production of the live-action film recently began, and the movie is currently seeking actors to portray the Hidden Leaf Village Ninjas around the world. Check out the official synopsis:

The Naruto story unfolds in a breathtaking alternate universe, where every child dreams of becoming a ninja. We follow Naruto Uzumaki, an exceptionally gifted but challenging new recruit, as he’s assigned to his first mission alongside reluctant teammates Sasuke and Sakura. The mission turns into something far more dangerous and sinister than anticipated, and Naruto is forced to confront his inner demons – including the literal demon that’s revealed to be the root of his own power.