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Destin Daniel Cretton Chosen to Direct Live-Action Naruto Movie | Anime Manga Addicts
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:Shang-Chi" Director Destin Daniel Cretton takes the helm.
Get ready, Naruto fans! The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the beloved manga classic is taking a major step forward with the announcement of its director. Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing the MCU film "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", will be wearing multiple hats for the project, serving as writer, director, and co-producer.
Excited about the opportunity, Cretton stated:
"We are very excited to collaborate and bring Naruto to the big screen. It was a true honor to meet Kishimoto-san (the original manga creator) in Tokyo and hear his expansive vision for his creation."
Kishimoto himself expressed his full support for Cretton's involvement:
"After enjoying his other films and understanding that his forte is in creating solid dramas about people, I became convinced that there is no other director for Naruto."
‘NARUTO’ creator Masashi Kishimoto says he is convinced there is no other director better to make the live-action remake than Destin Daniel Cretton.“I found him to be an open-minded director who was willing to embrace my input, and felt strongly that we would be able to…— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)
With Cretton's experience and Kishimoto's endorsement, the Naruto live-action movie is sure to spark excitement among fans worldwide.