narutoone of the most famous mangas of all time, is now in the process of making its debut as a live-action film adaptation.
According VarietyLionsgate signed the agreement with Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings director, Destin Daniel Cretton, who would be taking the helm of the live-action film adaptation of this classic manga.
“It was a true honor to meet Kishimoto-san in Tokyo and hear his broad vision for his creation. We are very excited to collaborate and bring naruto to the big screen,” Cretton said.
This announcement was made by the president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Adam Fogelson, who revealed that the film will be based on the manga created by Masashi Kishimoto.
Regarding the film, Masashi Kishimoto himself stated: “When I found out about Destin's attachment, it was right after seeing a successful action movie of his, and I thought he would be the perfect director for naruto.”
“After enjoying his other films and understanding that his forte is creating solid dramas about people, I became convinced that there is no other director for him.” naruto”he further stated.
naruto is widely read and viewed, to date in 60 countries and territories with more than 250 million copies in print since its release in 1999.
Its plot revolves around a teenage ninja named Naruto Uzumaki, who has the ambition of becoming the protector and leader of his society, known as the village ninja.
