NARUTO - OPEN CASTING CALL
We’re looking across Australia & NZ for Asian & Mixed-Race Asian teen boys & girls aged between 16 - 20, to play lead roles (Team 7) for the upcoming live-action English-language feature film adaptation of NARUTO, a popular Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. The film will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton for Lionsgate.
No previous professional acting experience is required.
Experience in martial arts, dance, movement, gymnastics, or parkour is a plus but not essential.
This is a paid opportunity for successful applicants. The production would provide all travel and accommodation costs.
You must be 16+ by 16th August 2026 to apply.
Please note, this casting call is for freelance actors in Australia and New Zealand only. If you are represented, contact your agent, as all agents have been briefed about this project.
Availability:
Overall Commitment: January - August 2027.
Roles:
NARUTO: Male, 16-20 to play 16, Mixed-Race Asian.
Lean, athletic physique. He is expressive and energetic, incredibly impulsive, talks too much, laughs at weird moments (and doesn’t care who hears him) but you’ll never meet anyone with a bigger heart. He has a strong sense of righteousness and a mouth that gets him in trouble. Underneath the attitude is a kid who’s felt out of place his whole life and the secrets of his past are a source of deep pain, but they drive Naruto to adapt and keep forging ahead to claim his place in the world. Must speak English fluently, any accent okay.
SASUKE: Male, 16-20 to play 16, Asian or Mixed-Race Asian.
Lean, athletic physique, he is intelligent but distant and a star ninja. His competitive drive can make him come off like a jerk and his silence or bluntness makes him intimidating to others. The trauma of losing his family when he was young made him grow up faster than his peers. Experience in martial arts, dance, movement, gymnastics, or parkour is a plus. Must speak English, any accent okay.
SAKURA: Female, 16-20 to play 16, Asian or Mixed-Race Asian.
Athletic, toned physique. Strong-willed and ambitious, she carries herself with elegance and authority. Though often perceived as a privileged rich girl, she longs for the respect of those she cares about. Her sharp mind and attention to detail make her a natural leader, while her polished, high-achieving persona conceals deep insecurities. Experience in martial arts, dance, movement, gymnastics, or parkour is a plus. Must speak English, any accent okay.
HOW To Apply:
STEP 1: We require 2 photos, a head & shoulder shot and a full body shot.
STEP 2: Please film a short chat to camera talking about yourself and any relevant skills (martial arts, gymnastics, dance, parkour etc) you may have.
Please keep your video to 1 minute or less.
STEP 3: Please upload your application via the form below.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM
If you are under 18, please ensure your parent or legal guardian submits on your behalf.
Please note that we are only accepting applications from individuals based in Australia and New Zealand.
Applications close: 12pm, Friday 24th July 2026
*Don’t leave it to the last minute - Get your applications in as soon as possible!
If there is further interest, we'll be in touch with selected applicants to discuss the next stage of the audition process, where we'll share more information about the project and invite them to audition using scripted scenes.
Additional Info:
This is not an offer nor guarantee of employment and there is NEVER a fee to audition.
We unfortunately will not be able to provide individual feedback, due to the anticipated volume of applications.