Destin Daniel Cretton has signed on to direct a live-action film based on the classic Naruto manga. See below for more details.
Live-action remakes are all the rage in Hollywood right now. Even in 2016 Moana Apparently there will be a live-action remake this year! Hollywood is also increasing its investment in live-action animation, the latest being by Netflix. Avatar: The Last Airbender It premiered on February 23rd.
Now, as reported by Variety magazine, The Legend of Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings Director Destin Daniel Cretton has signed a deal with Lionsgate to direct the live-action adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s classic manga. Naruto.
This long-running manga series tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a teenage ninja who dreams of becoming Hokage, the leader and guardian of his village.
Japan, the homeland of manga, has released the Naruto TV series and a whopping 11 feature films.The Hollywood version was announced in 2015 and was originally the greatest showman The director was Michael Gracey, who was replaced by Cretton. Cretton will also write the screenplay for the film.
Mr. Cretton recently visited Japan, met with Mr. Kishimoto and gave his blessing.
“It was a real honor to meet Mr. Kishimoto in Tokyo and hear about his expansive creative vision,” Cretton said of the trip. “We are very excited about working together to bring ‘Naruto’ To the big screen. ”
Kishimoto also seems excited about the project.
“When I heard about Destin’s role, it happened to be right after I saw his blockbuster action movie, and I knew he was the perfect director for this movie.” ‘Naruto.“After enjoying his other work and understanding that his specialty is making solid dramas about people, I knew there was no other director for this project.”Naruto’,” said the author.
“When I actually met director Destin, I realized that he was an open-minded director who accepted my opinions, and I felt strongly that we could collaborate on the production together,” Kishimoto continued. “Simply put, live action.”Naruto’ It’s sure to be a movie filled with spectacular action and deep drama. I can’t help but get excited. ”
There is no release date Naruto Still, Cretton is sought after in Hollywood.he’s still attached to it Shang-Chi sequel, with Marvel at the helm. wonder man TV program. Of these, only wonder man ‘ is currently in production, but recently a tragedy occurred when a crew member fell to his death while production was suspended.
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