AceShowbiz - Netflix has officially started production on its highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the Assassin's Creed video game franchise. The series will transport viewers back to 64 AD, placing its story in the heart of the Roman Empire as filming begins in Rome, Italy. This marks an exciting new chapter for one of the world's best-selling gaming brands, which has sold over 230 million copies worldwide as of early 2026.

Since its debut in 2007, Assassin's Creed has become synonymous with immersive open-world gameplay and historical adventure, chronicling a covert conflict between two secret factions: the Assassins and the Templars. Players combine parkour, stealth, and combat to navigate through pivotal moments in history, and now Netflix aims to bring this thrilling saga to the screen with a fresh and expansive vision.

The upcoming series is described as a high-energy thriller focusing on the shadow war between these factions. One group seeks to control humanity’s future through manipulation, while the other fights to protect free will. The narrative promises to explore deep themes of identity, destiny, and human connection across cultures and time periods, as characters battle to influence the course of history.

The main cast has been revealed, featuring Lola Petticrew (Say Nothing), Toby Wallace (Euphoria Season 3), Zachary Hart (Slow Horses), Laura Marcus (Death by Lightning), Tanzyn Crawford (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms), Nabhaan Rizwan (KAOS), and Claes Bang (Bad Sisters). Additionally, a strong lineup of recurring actors includes Noomi Rapace (Prometheus), Ramzy Bedia (Haunted Minds), Sean Harris (Mission: Impossible - Fallout), Corrado Invernizzi (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Sandra Guldberg-Kampp (Foundation), Youssef Kerkour (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms), Mirren Mack (28 Years Later: The Bone Temple), and Louis McCartney (Stranger Things: The First Shadow). As of now, official character details have not been disclosed.

The creative forces behind the series are Roberto Patino, known for Westworld, and David Wiener, who worked on Halo. Both serve as creators, showrunners, and executive producers. In a statement to Tudum, they expressed their enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the show's focus beyond action and spectacle. They emphasized the story’s core themes of human connection, power, and what is at stake if those bonds are broken.

"Beneath the scope, the spectacle, the parkour, and the thrills is a baseline for the most essential kind of human story - about people searching for purpose, struggling with questions of identity and destiny and faith," they said. "It is about power and violence and sex and greed and vengeance. But more than anything, this is a show about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time. We’ve got an amazing team behind us with the folks at Ubisoft and our champions at Netflix, and we’re committed to creating something undeniable for fans all over the planet."

The Assassin's Creed franchise was previously adapted into a feature film released in 2016, starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Charlotte Rampling, Brendan Gleeson, Michael K. Williams, and Jeremy Irons. However, the movie did not resonate with critics or fans, receiving only an 18% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This mixed reception has made many fans cautiously optimistic about Netflix’s own take on the beloved series.

While there is no confirmed release date for the Netflix series at this time, the commencement of filming signals that production is well underway. Fans of the franchise can look forward to a fresh retelling of the Assassin’s Creed story, with the Brotherhood preparing to emerge from the shadows once again.

As the project develops, expectations remain high that Netflix will deliver a gripping, visually stunning adaptation that captures the essence of the games while exploring new dimensions of its rich historical tapestry. With a talented cast, experienced showrunners, and the backing of Ubisoft, the series aims to reignite excitement around this iconic franchise for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.