naruto, one of the most popular manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation) of all time, comes to the big screen. The person in charge of directing this adaptation will be Destin Daniel Crettonwho co-wrote and directed the film Marvel Studios titled ”Shang-Chi and the legend of the Ten Rings” (2019).
Cretton will also produce alongside Jeyun Munford through their company, Hisako. The duo join Avi Arad, Ari Arad and Emmy Yu of Arad Productions, who are behind the upcoming video game adaptation Borderlandsand Jeremy Latcham (Dungeons & Dragons).
Created by Masashi Kishimoto, naruto was a coming-of-age story centered on a young and enthusiastic ninja named naruto Uzumaki who wants to grow up to be the leader of his ninja village but who also has the spirit of a dragon inside him. The story was serialized in Japan’s popular Weekly Shonen Jump from 1999 to 2014, and follows the character’s coming of age, his friendships, and many super-powered ninja battles.
In that time, it became one of the most popular intellectual properties in the world, with more than 250 million copies of the collected volumes sold in more than 60 countries. He also launched several animated series that aired for years on Cartoon Network, Disney XD, Adult Swim and other networks. It has been adapted into video game form and remains a merchandising giant. Basically, naruto has been gaining hardcore fans around the world for 25 years.
Cretton’s meeting with Kishimoto
Cretton has Kishimoto’s blessingsomething that was awarded to him after a visit to the city of Tokyo.
“When I found out about Destin’s attachment, it was right after watching a hit action movie of his, and I thought he would be the perfect director for Naruto,” Kishimoto said in a statement. “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 Natural. When I met Destin, I also found him to be an open-minded director who was willing to accept my input and felt strongly that we could cooperate together in the production process.”
The adaptation has been in development with Lionsgate since late 2015 and Cretton’s boarding marks an important step forward to bring it to the screen.
Adam Fogelson, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, enthused: “This manga classic is loved by millions of fans around the world, and Destin has provided a vision for the film that we think will excite that huge fan base, as well as those who are new. he. Avi and I have had the pleasure of working together before and I know that as we collaborate with Destin and the team at naruto“We are in extraordinary hands.”
Destin Daniel Cretton’s experience
Cretton previously collaborated with Lionsgate on The Glass Castle, the 2017 drama he directed and starred Brie Larson. The studio’s James Myers, who oversaw that project, will also oversee narutoalong with executive Jon Humphrey.
Cretton, who has among his credits the award-winning Short Term 12 and Just Mercyis currently developing a sequel to Shang-Chi. His last direction was several episodes of American Born Chinesethe Disney+ adaptation of Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel for which he also executive produced.
Source: Ambito
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