Charles Melton in Talks to Play Kakashi in Naruto

Charles Melton may play Kakashi Hatake in a live-action Naruto movie.

He is known for playing Austin Davis in the series Beef.

The movie is being made by Lionsgate.

Destin Daniel Cretton is directing it.

Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto is also involved.

Kakashi is an important ninja character known as the Copy Ninja.

Naruto is about a boy who wants to become a powerful ninja and village leader.

The franchise has also had anime series, movies, games, and spin-offs.

Melton recently appeared in the science-fiction thriller Her Private Hell.