Charles Melton might mentor Destin Daniel Cretton's Naruto
Emmy nominee Charles Melton is in final negotiations to play Naruto's mentor Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton's adaptation.
Charles Melton may soon take on the role of mentoring Naruto in the upcoming live-action film adaptation of the popular manga series, according to recent reports. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Melton has entered final talks to join Destin Daniel Cretton's Naruto, following his recent Emmy nomination for his work on the hit series Riverdale.
Cretton, who recently directed the blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has been working on the live-action Naruto adaptation for several years, with the film now set to begin production in February. Melton would play the role of Kakashi, the ninja mentor to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. The story follows a young ninja's journey to become the leader of his village, and the search for the perfect actor to portray the orange-clad hero has been ongoing.
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