- Netflix's Assassin's Creed series will be live-action, with filming planned in Italy and a possible setting in Nero's Rome.
- Roberto Patino and David Wiener are the showrunners, with support from Ubisoft Film & Television and a large executive production team.
- Toby Wallace and Lola Petticrew are the first confirmed cast members, although their characters remain a secret.
- The story will explore the secret war between Assassins and Templars through major historical events and a narrative centered on free will.
After her time in film a few years ago, the Assassin's Creed franchise He's trying his luck again in audiovisual format., this time brought to you by Netflix and with a live-action series already in full development. The project, which had been in development for almost five years since its initial announcement, has finally begun to take shape with the first signings and the first details officials on their approach.
The production will be filmed in Italy and It's one of the big bets from Netflix within the current boom of video game adaptations to the small screen. Although Much of the plot is still kept under lock and key.Rumors place the history in the heart of Imperial RomeMeanwhile, confirmed information suggests a shadow war is brewing between two factions vying for control of humanity's destiny.
A film shoot in Italy and rumors of Rome under Nero's rule
Netflix and Ubisoft have set the main filming location on the Italian peninsula. This is not an unknown location for the saga, which has already taken us to the Italian peninsula with Ezio Auditore in Florence, Venice, Rome or Monteriggioni, although this time a direct adaptation of those games is not expected.
Specialized sources indicate that production It could be set in Ancient Rome during the reign of Nero, approximately between the years 54 and 68 AD. There has even been mention of the possible appearance of historical figures such as the emperor himself and his mentor Seneca the Younger, which would fit with the usual approach of the franchise, which mixes invented characters with real people.
Although this data currently falls within the realm of They have not been officially confirmedThe choice of Italy as a filming location and the saga's focus on key periods in history lend credence to the theory of an Imperial Rome setting. In any case, filming is planned for 2026, giving Netflix time to finalize the production details.
For now, we know that the series will present an original story It won't be a literal adaptation of any specific game, but it leaves the door open to nods, cameos, or references to popular installments like the Ezio trilogy. The idea is to build an original story that moves freely within the established universe.
Showrunners and creative team: the role of Netflix and Ubisoft
At the helm of the project is a well-known duo in genre television: Roberto Patino and David Wiener will be the creators and showrunners of the series, in addition to serving as executive producers. Patino has worked on titles such as Westworld and Sons of Anarchy, while Wiener has experience in productions such as Halo: The Series and The Killing.
Next to them is a large executive production team The team comes from both Netflix and Ubisoft Film & Television. From the French company's side, names like Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, and Genevieve Jones are included, along with producer Matt O'Toole, who has also been involved in previous adaptations of the saga.
Patino and Wiener have explained that They have followed the franchise since its launch in 2007. and who see in the license an opportunity to tell a far-reaching human story. In their own words, behind the spectacle, the parkour, and the action sequences lies A story about identity, destiny, faith, power, violence, greed, and revengebut also about the need for connection between people and cultures over time.
The project is part of the global agreement signed in 2020 between Netflix and Ubisoftwhich envisions the creation of an Assassin's Creed universe on the platform, including not only this live-action series, but also future animated productions and even a possible animeLive-action fiction was conceived from the outset as the spearhead of this collaboration.
A plot centered on the secret war between factions
Although plot details are being kept secret, Netflix has released a official synopsis which describes the series as a story about a hidden war between two factions operating from the shadowsOne of them seeks to control and manipulate the future of humanity, while the other is dedicated to protecting free will.
This description fits the classic conflict between Assassins and Templars, the central focus of video games. The adaptation It will follow its protagonists through key historical events., in which they will try to influence the course of the world while facing complex moral decisions.
Advanced technology will also play a significant role, as the saga is characterized by the use of machines capable of accessing genetic memories and relive the past of the current characters' ancestors. The series is expected to play with this constant jumping between timelines, one of Assassin's Creed's most recognizable hallmarks. To better understand how the modern storyline intertwines with the past, see what happened to key characters like Lucy in Assassin's Creed.
The creative team's goal is to offer a fast-paced thrillerIt features great action scenes and a carefully crafted historical backdrop, but without neglecting the personal dilemmas of its protagonists. The aim is to create something that can be enjoyed by both longtime fans of the franchise and those approaching this universe for the first time since the series.
Cast: Toby Wallace and Lola Petticrew, first names confirmed
In terms of the cast, the first announcements have come through outlets like Deadline and Variety, which have reported that Toby Wallace was the first actor confirmed for the main cast. The actor, seen in productions such as The Bikeriders or Euphoria, will play one of the central roles in the series, although no further details about his character have been revealed.
Shortly afterwards, the addition of Lola Petticrew, known for her work in the drama Say Nothing and in series such as Bloodlands, Trespasses, Three Families or Anne Boleyn, as well as films such as Tuesday, Wolf or Dating Amber. His role is also kept under tight secrecy..
Neither Wallace nor Petticrew have yet had it revealed whether they will play a original members of the Brotherhood of Assassinsreal historical figures or even characters who move between the present and the past, something common in this universe. The nature of the franchise complicates any attempt to predict their roles.
The agencies representing Petticrew, including CAA, Range Media Partners, B-Side Management, and Sloane Offer, have confirmed the signing without providing further details. Everything points to this. More cast members will be revealed as filming gets closer.
A multi-million dollar franchise faces a new leap of faith
Since the release of the first game in 2007, has sold more than 230 million copiesestablishing itself as one of the most successful video game franchises in history. Across more than a dozen main installments and numerous spin-offs, the series has explored the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the Italian Renaissance, Ancient Egypt, and feudal Japan, among other periods.
In terms of adaptations, the franchise She already made the leap to film in 2016 with a film starring Michael FassbenderDespite having a considerable budget, the film failed to convince either critics or at the box office, so this new television venture is seen as a sort of second chance to bring the Assassin's Creed universe to live action.
When the Netflix series arrives on the platform, European and Spanish audiences will encounter a more familiar context With video game adaptations, thanks to the recent success of titles like Fallout and The Last of Us, this trend could work in Assassin's Creed's favor if the production manages to strike a solid balance between spectacle and a carefully crafted narrative. Another example of a recent video game adaptation is... Far Cry.
The ambition of the project, the direct involvement of Ubisoft, and the choice of such a suggestive historical period as Imperial Rome place This series is one of the most anticipated premieres in Netflix's upcoming catalog.It remains to be seen how the eternal struggle between Assassins and Templars will play out on screen, but Everything suggests that the saga's leap of faith on television will be, at the very least, one of the most talked about. when the time comes for its premiere.
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