Naruto Movie Begins Global Casting Search for Lead Roles
Originally published Jul 9, 2026
By Zack Sharf · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 9, 2026
Key points
- A live-action 'Naruto' movie is casting globally for the roles of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.
- The film is backed by Lionsgate and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
- Additional casting for supporting roles will follow the initial search.
A live-action adaptation of the popular manga 'Naruto' is seeking actors worldwide to portray the main characters Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. Backed by Lionsgate, the film aims to bring the iconic story to the big screen. The casting search will focus on finding the right actors for Team 7, with additional roles to be filled in the coming weeks. Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing 'Shang-Chi' for Marvel, is involved in the project. The film is expected to attract a large audience and generate significant interest from fans of the original series.
Read the original story: Variety — by Zack Sharf
