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The wave of Live-Action adaptations of popular anime is now awaiting the release of the highly anticipatedNarutolive-action movie after the success ofOne PieceandAvatar: The Last Airbenderlive-action adaptations. The movie is being developed by Lionsgate and has been in the talks for a long time.
While the actors who would play the role of major characters from the series likeNarutoand Sasuke have not yet been unveiled, fans have made some speculations regarding the perfect choice for the role of such characters. One such character that fans are most excited to see get cast is Kakashi Hatake, the sensei of the infamous team 7.
Although there are many strong contenders for the role of Kakashi, there is one South Korean Actor who fits perfectly for the portrayal of the super-strong teacher ofNaruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. The plus point is that he has already played a deadly ninja in the popular movie Ninja Assassin. This actor is none other than Jung Ji-hoon better known by his stage name Rain.
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South Korean Actor Rain Fits Perfectly for the Role of Kakashi inNarutoLive-Action
Rain is a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and record producer from South Korea. Rain first appeared as the movie’s main character in the 2009 filmNinja Assassin, playing Raizo. The film was directed by James McTeigue, who worked as an assistant director on theMatrix trilogyfrom 1999 to 2003 and also producedThe Matrix Resurrections.
Rain portrays a disillusioned assassin seeking revenge on his old mentor. Rain received the Biggest Badass Award at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards for his performance. In the Hollywood Industry, Rain has majorly worked in similar roles involving fights and battles which makes him the ideal fit for theNarutoLive-Action movie.
Also, his previous performances make him perfect for the role of Kakashi Hatake who is a quiet, charming trainer/teacher of Konoha, but a ruthless, intelligent, and extremely powerful Ninja who is known all over the Ninja world.
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Destin Daniel Cretton To Direct TheNarutoLive-Action Movie
While the cast of the live-action adaptation is unknown, the recent revelation aboutDestin Daniel Crettondirecting and writing the movie has shockedNarutofans. Cretton’s best-known films includeShort Term 12 (2013), The Glass Castle (2017), Just Mercy (2019), and the Marvel Studios pictureShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).He has built quite a big portfolio as one of the leading directors in Hollywood.
Along with producers Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu of Arad Productions, Cretton additionally works together as a co-producer via his firm, Hisako, alongside Jeyun Munford. The adaptation has been in production with Lionsgate since late 2015, and Cretton’s appointment marks a huge step forward in getting it to the motion picture industry.
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The fact that Cretton was appointed implies that Tasha Huo, who was originally supposed to write theNarutomovie, would no longer do so. Cretton’s involvement in the live-action adaptation ofNarutocertainly makes it bigger than it already was.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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