A new live-action feature film based on Masashi Kishimoto’s manga “Naruto” begins a global casting search to fill the three lead roles. Multiple outlets report that the production is seeking actors to play Team 7 members Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. Lionsgate is described as backing the project. The casting process is expected to cover these primary roles first, with additional casting for supporting characters to follow after the initial auditions. The filmmaking team includes Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing Marvel’s “Shang-Chi,” who is associated with the project’s direction and development. The casting search is positioned as worldwide, aiming to attract performers internationally for the key parts in the adaptation. While the sources provided focus mainly on the announcement and the roles being cast, they do not specify audition locations, timelines, or eligibility requirements in the excerpts shared.