India, July 10 -- After years of development, the live-action Naruto movie is finally moving ahead. Lionsgate has officially opened a worldwide casting call for the film's lead roles, giving aspiring actors from around the world a chance to play Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno. After years of waiting, the beloved manga is finally moving closer to its live-action debut on the big screen.

According to Naruto's official website, Lionsgate has started a worldwide casting search for the lead roles in its live-action Naruto movie, based on one of the world's most popular manga series.

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