The highly anticipated Naruto live-action movie by Lionsgate will be written and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Cretton, who directed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, will both write and direct the Naruto live-action film. Cretton also serves as a co-producer along with Jeyun Munford through his company, Hisako, as well as producers Avi Arad, Ari Arad and Emmy Yu of Arad Productions. The live-action film has been in development by Lionsgate since 2015 and will be overseen by executive vice-president James Myers and creative executive Jon Humphrey.Cretton’s appointment suggests that Tasha Huo, who previously was slated to pen the Naruto film, will no longer do so. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson placed firm trust in Cretton, adding, “This manga classic is beloved by millions of fans all around the world, and Destin has delivered a vision for the movie that we believe will excite that massive fan base as well as those who are new to it. Avi and I have had the pleasure of working together before and I know that as we collaborate with Destin and the team on Naruto, we are in extraordinary hands.”
The highly anticipated Naruto live-action movie by Lionsgate will be written and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Cretton, who directed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, will both write and direct the Naruto live-action film. Cretton also serves as a co-producer along with Jeyun Munford through his company, Hisako, as well as producers Avi Arad, Ari Arad and Emmy Yu of Arad Productions. The live-action film has been in development by Lionsgate since 2015 and will be overseen by executive vice-president James Myers and creative executive Jon Humphrey.
Cretton’s appointment suggests that Tasha Huo, who previously was slated to pen the Naruto film, will no longer do so. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson placed firm trust in Cretton, adding, “This manga classic is beloved by millions of fans all around the world, and Destin has delivered a vision for the movie that we believe will excite that massive fan base as well as those who are new to it. Avi and I have had the pleasure of working together before and I know that as we collaborate with Destin and the team on Naruto, we are in extraordinary hands.”
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