Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed Series: Production Starts in Rome
The long-awaited live-action Assassin’s Creed series has officially entered production. Developed by Netflix and Ubisoft, the series is filming at the iconic Cinecittà Studios in Rome, Italy. The story is confirmed to be set in 64 AD, during the heart of the Roman Empire.
Plot Details
With over 230 million units sold, the Assassin’s Creed franchise set a high standard for historical storytelling. The new series will tell an original story while staying true to the core themes of the series.
The series centers on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control, while the other fights to preserve free will. While it captures the classic Templars vs. Assassins conflict, fans of the lore will note that in 64 AD, neither the Brotherhood nor the Order existed in the forms we know today. Similar to Assassin’s Creed Origins and subsequent games, the series will focus on the predecessors of these legendary groups. Characters will battle across pivotal historical events to shape the destiny of humanity.
Cast
The cast for the series continues to expand with an impressive ensemble.
Main Cast
| Actor | Notable Works |
|---|---|
| Lola Petticrew | Say Nothing, Tuesday |
| Toby Wallace | Euphoria Season 3, The Society |
| Zachary Hart | Slow Horses, Black Doves Season 2 |
| Laura Marcus | Bad Education, Death by Lightning |
| Tanzyn Crawford | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Tiny Beautiful Things |
| Nabhaan Rizwan | In Camera, KAOS, Juice |
| Claes Bang | The Square, Bad Sisters |
Recurring Roles
| Actor | Notable Works |
|---|---|
| Noomi Rapace | Lamb, Prometheus |
| Ramzy Bedia | Of Money and Blood, Haunted Minds |
| Sean Harris | Mission: Impossible — Fallout, The Stranger |
| Corrado Invernizzi | Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Ford v. Ferrari |
| Sandra Guldberg-Kampp | Foundation, The Rain |
| Youssef Kerkour | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms |
| Mirren Mack | Hedda, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple |
| Louis McCartney | Stranger Things: The First Shadow |
Character specifics remain under oath as production continues.
Creative Team
Emmy nominees Roberto Patino (DMZ, Westworld, Sons of Anarchy) and David Wiener (Halo, Homecoming, The Killing) serve as creators and showrunners.
We’ve been fans of Assassin’s Creed since its release in 2007. This is a show about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time. And it’s about what we stand to lose as a species, when those connections break.
The executive producing team includes Ubisoft’s Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, and Genevieve Jones, alongside Matt O’Toole.
Netflix’s Growing Gaming Portfolio
Assassin’s Creed joins Netflix’s expanding lineup of gaming adaptations, following hits like Castlevania, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and the record-breaking Arcane. The platform is also developing Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, continuing its partnership with Ubisoft.
Release Date
While no official release date has been announced, production timelines suggest that the Brotherhood will emerge from the shadows in late 2026 or early 2027.