Charles Melton in Talks to Play Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Movie (Exclusive)
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Actor Charles Melton is currently in negotiations to portray the character Kakashi Hatake in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the Naruto franchise. The film is set to be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with the project having recently initiated a global casting search for other roles last month.
This development follows Melton's recent professional recognition, including a nomination for his performance in the Netflix anthology series Beef. The casting news emerges shortly after public speculation regarding his potential involvement in other major studio projects.
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VarietyFocuses on casting search context and recent X-Men rumors
The Hollywood ReporterHighlights the actor's recent professional accolades and Beef nomination
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