Charles Melton in Talks to Play Kakashi in 'Naruto' Live-Action
Lionsgate has reportedly approached actor Charles Melton to play Kakashi Hatake in the live-action "Naruto" film.
Lionsgate is reportedly in discussions with actor Charles Melton to portray Kakashi Hatake in the live-action adaptation of the popular Japanese manga and anime series, Naruto. The casting process for the film, which is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and produced by Jeyun Munford, Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Emmy Yu of Arad Productions, and Jeremy Latcham, is currently underway.
Melton, known for his Emmy-nominated performance in the series Beef and his critically acclaimed role in May December, is being considered for the senior ninja who mentors Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. The production team is actively seeking actors who can embody the diverse personalities and backgrounds of the story's three main characters: Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.
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