Actor Charles Melton is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to star as the iconic masked shinobi Kakashi in director Destin Daniel Cretton’s live-action Naruto adaptation.
Melton, known for his work in Beef and Riverdale, is a noted anime fan with a background in martial arts, making him a strong candidate for the role. This news follows reports that the actor previously passed on the opportunity to play Beast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.