Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed series begins filming in Ancient Rome, 64 AD. Meet the cast and explore the historic war between Assassins and Templars.
- March 23, 2026
AceShowbiz - Netflix is advancing its project with the upcoming live-action adaptation of the acclaimed Assassin's Creed franchise. Following earlier announcements, Netflix has now revealed the entire principal cast and shared a significant update on production.
The Assassin's Creed series has officially commenced filming in Rome. The story will unfold in Ancient Rome, specifically set in 64 AD. This setting will bring a historical backdrop to the conflict between the Assassins and the Templars.
The cast lineup includes Lola Petticrew, Toby Wallace, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford, Zachary Hart, Claes Bang, Nabhaan Rizwan, Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, Corrado Invernizzi, Sandra Guldberg Kampp, Youssef Kerkour, Mirren Mack, and Louis McCartney. The characters these actors portray remain undisclosed.
This series marks the first time the franchise will explore Ancient Rome. The official synopsis highlights the ongoing struggle between the Assassins and the Templars. The series creators have the option to incorporate other figures from the franchise through the Animus technology.
Netflix has yet to confirm the roles, including who will embody the main Assassin protagonist. Details regarding character identities are expected to be shared at a later date.
The series is helmed by creators Robert Patino and David Wiener.
In a joint statement, Wiener and Patino shared, "We've been fans of Assassin's Creed since its release in 2007. Every day we work on this show, we come away excited and humbled by the possibilities that Assassin's Creed opens to us." They elaborated that beneath the series’ parkour sequences and spectacle lies a human story about identity, destiny, and the search for purpose.
The show aims to explore themes of power, violence, sex, greed, and vengeance, but focuses on the significance of human connection across different cultures and time periods. Wiener and Patino underscored the risk humanity faces when those connections fracture.
The executive production team includes Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, Genevieve Jones, and Matt O'Toole. Netflix has not announced an official release date.
