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Lionsgate Launches Global Casting Search for Live-Action Naruto

7/10/2026

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Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton announced a global casting search for a live-action Naruto film on Thursday via social media.
The first round will seek actors to play Team 7 members Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura.
Lionsgate said it will announce additional casting after this initial round.
Creator Masashi Kishimoto called the project a miracle, praised Destin Daniel Cretton and said he looks forward to meeting the characters.

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Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton announced a global casting search for a live-action Naruto film on Thursday via social media.
The first round will seek actors to play Team 7 members Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura.
Lionsgate said it will announce additional casting after this initial round.
Creator Masashi Kishimoto called the project a miracle, praised Destin Daniel Cretton and said he looks forward to meeting the characters.