Spider-Man's Jacob Batalon Explains What Destin Daniel Cretton Likes Most About Naruto and Why Team 7 Could Be the Movie's Focus
Jacob Batalon shed some light on what Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton likes most about Naruto, giving fans a tentative idea of the direction his live-action adaptation of the iconic anime series might take.
In a recent episode of The Anime Effect podcast, Jacob Batalon, who plays Ned Leeds in the Tom Holland Spider-Man films, discussed what director Destin Daniel Cretton likes most about the Naruto anime series. Batalon revealed that Cretton appears to be most drawn to the origin story of Team 7, the main group of characters in Naruto, which includes Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and their leader, Kakashi.
Batalon explained that he believes the appeal of Team 7 lies in their coming-up story, as it provides a relatable foundation for a movie meant to appeal to a wide audience. Although Batalon couldn't predict how Cretton's live-action adaptation would turn out, he suggested that focusing on Team 7's journey could be a central aspect of the movie.
This speculation is supported by reports that actors, such as Charles Melton, are in talks to portray characters from Team 7, including Kakashi. The casting process for the role of Naruto is still ongoing, with an open call for young male actors between 16 and 20 years old to participate. Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, expressed his excitement about the movie, stating that his manga is becoming a Hollywood film and that Cretton is the director.
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