Archive · 21 Aug 2026
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.
Charles Melton is reportedly in talks to portray Kakashi Hatake in Lionsgate’s live-action Naruto adaptation.
Destin Daniel Cretton is directing the project, with Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto attached.
Kakashi Hatake is also known as the Copy Ninja and Kakashi of the Sharingan.
Naruto follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who dreams of leading his Konoha village.
The Naruto franchise has sold more than 250 million copies across over 60 countries.
- Who
- Charles Melton is in talks to play Kakashi Hatake; Destin Daniel Cretton is directing, and Masashi Kishimoto is attached.
- What
- Lionsgate is developing a live-action adaptation of Naruto.
- When
- The article does not specify a date for the casting discussions or release.
- Where
- The article does not specify where the production will take place.
- Why
- The project is being made as a live-action adaptation of the Naruto franchise.
- Potential casting
- Charles Melton as Kakashi Hatake
- Studio
- Lionsgate
- Director
- Destin Daniel Cretton
- Franchise creator attached
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Franchise sales
- More than 250 million copies in over 60 countries
- Source cited
- Variety
- Recent Melton project
- Her Private Hell