The long stalled live action Assassin's Creed series for Netflix is finally moving forward with key hires. Johan Renck, the director behind the acclaimed Chernobyl miniseries, has been chosen to helm the adaptation. Casting is also underway, with actors Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, Zachary Hart, and Laura Marcus confirmed for regular roles, though their specific characters remain unknown.
Production is scheduled to begin in Italy during 2026, with the country also serving as the primary setting for the story. The official description mentions the eternal secret war between two factions fighting over humanity's future, a premise central to the video game franchise since its inception. Beyond this basic conflict, plot details about which historical periods or characters will be featured are being kept secret.
The show is being run by Roberto Patino and David Weiner. Several executives from Ubisoft's film and television division are serving as producers on the project. The series received its formal production approval earlier this year after initially being announced nearly five years ago.
Production is scheduled to begin in Italy during 2026, with the country also serving as the primary setting for the story. The official description mentions the eternal secret war between two factions fighting over humanity's future, a premise central to the video game franchise since its inception. Beyond this basic conflict, plot details about which historical periods or characters will be featured are being kept secret.
The show is being run by Roberto Patino and David Weiner. Several executives from Ubisoft's film and television division are serving as producers on the project. The series received its formal production approval earlier this year after initially being announced nearly five years ago.
