Charles Melton may be playing Kakashi Hatake in "Naruto" live-action movie

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Charles Melton may be playing Kakashi Hatake in "Naruto" live-action movie

Writer: Heidi Hsia

Charles Melton is an anime fan and holds a second-degree black belt in taekwondo

26 Aug - Charles Melton is in talks to star in the upcoming live-action adaptation of "Naruto".

As reported on THR, the actor, who played Reggie Mantle in "Riverdale" and Austin Davis in the second season of "Beef," is reportedly in final negotiations to play Kakashi Hatake, the teacher of Team 7 that Naruto is a part of.

The character is known to be one of the most popular characters in the manga/anime. Melton, on the other hand, is a long-time anime fan and a second-degree black belt in taekwondo.

Charles Melton is best known for playing Reggie in "Riverdale"

Meanwhile, it was reported that production is still looking for the right person to play the titular character of Naruto.

Destin Daniel Cretton, who most recently helmed "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," is set to direct the movie based on the manga series by Masashi Kishimoto.

He is also producing via his company, Hisako.