Hollywood, Please Stop Trying to Hide Charles Melton’s Face

The Hollywood Reporter reported that Charles is currently in talks to star in the upcoming Naruto live-action film. For those who are more anime-unaware, it is one of the biggest IPs to come from Japan.

The film is also being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, whose current film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is on track to become one of the highest-grossing films of all time. But for those who have never seen a single episode of Naruto, you might.

What Happened

Sure, several characters speculate that he's actually hot underneath the piece of cotton he refuses to pull down, but still, we gotta think about the optics here. Charles Melton, did you forget to look in a mirror before you took this meeting?

• But please let the next one be a modern-day story that doesn't involve any masks or anything that could hide those cheekbones, because we know it could start a 'ship war for the ages.

• Frankly, it is a win to see him going out for big roles like these.

• If this is his way of finally getting his bag and more of the recognition he deserves, so be it.

Key Details

This is coming right after the news that he was in talks with Marvel to play Beast in the upcoming X-Men film. But he was not announced at the recent D23 panel, which, along with this news, likely means he's no longer.

• It is confusing why he isn't absolutely everywhere right now on the big screen, million-dollar smile and all.

• Quite frankly, it is a damn shame to see this happening, especially after Charles absolutely blew us away with his performances in May December and Beef.

• What does it mean for the future of Hollywood if one of the hottest guys on the scene is going for roles where he's hiding his face the entire time?

Why It Matters

Even if he did get it, Beast is known for rocking a lot of scruff thanks to his mutant abilities, which once again would have just hidden his face completely.

• Or better yet, Charles, who is telling you to hide that incredible jawline and stellar cheekbones that we first fell in love with on Riverdale?!

• So we have to ask: Hollywood, why are you trying to hide Charles Melton's face?

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by Yahoo as more details emerge