Lionsgate announced Naruto live-action several years ago, but nothing came of it. Naruto’s live-action has been in the works for almost a decade; however, we received a significant update after many years confirming the joining of Tasha Huo, as she would be writing the screenplay for the live-action Naruto.
Although no significant updates have been released on the casting, director, or other staff, fans believe that Michael B. Jordan would be the perfect fit for the role of 4th Raikage due to his tremendous love for anime.
Michael B. Jordan would be perfect for the role of 4th Raikage in Naruto live-action
Michael B. Jordan is one of the most well-known celebrities in Hollywood and has a huge fan following all across the globe. He has openly spoken about his love for anime, such as DBZ and Bleach.
With Naruto live-action in the works, it might be a good opportunity for Michael B. Jordan to become a part of this illustrious series and add his extraordinary flair.
Michael B. Jordan recently visited Japan to promote his film Creed III, which he directed, and to meet many famous manga artists, such as One Punch Man author Yusuke Murata.
Jordon has also taken inspiration for his movie Creed III from Naruto, he says in an interview with Polygon:
“For me, [the Creed III scene] was about the relationship between two brothers, so the relationship between Naruto and Sasuke was where the inspiration for that relationship kind of stemmed from.”
His love for anime makes him a good candidate for the role of 4th Raikage since he can portray himself perfectly.
We have seen his performance in Black Panther, and no doubt he is one of the few actors who can portray 4th Raikage with efficiency.
Can Naruto live-action beat One Piece live-action?
The rivalry between One Piece and Naruto fans will never end, as both sides want to be better than their counterparts.
This has been ongoing between Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece ever since. Following the success of One Piece live-action, fans wonder: will Naruto live-action surpass his longtime rival?
The success of Naruto’s live-action would depend upon how well they do the Chunin exam arc, as it lays the foundation for the entire series.
We can expect the series to achieve tremendous commercial success if done correctly. Other factors are also at play, such as budget, cast, and other members.
However, fans are waiting for more information on the Naruto live-action; the latest information we got was the joining of Tasha Huo.
