Fans of anime and manga have been eagerly anticipating news about the live-action ‘Naruto‘ movie adaptation. While development has been ongoing, few concrete details have emerged about the creative direction of the film. Original writer Tasha Huo has now provided some insight into the film’s new director Destin Daniel Cretton and his vision for the movie.
Though not much, Huo’s words have sparked excitement among fans to see what’s in store and how the Destin Daniel Cretton, ‘Shang-Chi And The Legends Of Ten Rings’ director’s vision will bring the animated world of ‘Naruto‘ to the big screen without disrespecting the source material and anime simultaneously.
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‘Naruto’ Writer Tasha Huo Gives Promising Update On Live-Action Movie
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Huo expressed her admiration for Destin Daniel Cretton taking over directing duties. She praised his background in “producing his own writing and storytelling“.
Huo stated this style is “very personal and relatable” for audiences. She believes Cretton is the right fit for ‘Naruto‘ live-action adaptation because “he’s going to be able to capture how nuanced and special Naruto is without getting distracted by the big world that it is“.
“This is definitely a movie that comes at it from a love of who Naruto is and that character and his relationships” Huo stated about Cretton’s approach. Her comments suggest Cretton will focus on developing the characters rather than getting caught up in spectacle. This approach aims to remain true to what fans connected within the original Naruto story.
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Tasha Huo Claims She Is Optimistic About Movie’s Direction
Destin Daniel Cretton has already proven very successful in steering massive blockbusters like Shang-Chi. However, Huo notes his background lies in “creating solid dramas about people“. She thinks this experience will allow Cretton to translate Naruto’s heart. When Cretton was announced as director, the original manga creator Masashi Kishimoto praised this perspective.
“After enjoying his other films and understanding that his forte is in creating solid dramas about people, I became convinced that there is no other director for [Naruto]“. Kishimoto stated. Both Kishimoto and Huo have faith in Cretton’s ability to understand Naruto on an intimate level rather than take a superficial action approach.
Fans have mostly greeted Destin Daniel Cretton’s hiring positively online. Many agree his storytelling talents are the right fit for ‘Naruto‘ live-action movie rather than a flashier director.
While some doubts remain about a live-action adaptation, Cretton is widely seen as someone who gets what draws audiences to the original work. If he can translate those qualities successfully, the film may achieve the difficult task of satisfying longtime Naruto fans.
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