The universe of Assassin’s Creed is about to get even bigger as it moves onto the small screen, thanks to Netflix. Production has kicked off the series adaptation of Ubisoft’s video game juggernaut, with Westworld‘s Roberto Patino and The Killing‘s David Wiener on board as showrunners.
Set firmly in the Roman Empire, the series adds four more to the cast production begins in earnest.
With more than 230 million units sold, Assassin’s Creed remains one of the best-selling franchises in video game history. The upcoming live-action adaptation marks the first series to emerge from Netflix’s multi-year agreement with Ubisoft, a deal that was nearly five years in the making.
“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,” Wiener and Patino say in a joint statement. “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. It is about power and violence and sex and greed and vengeance.
To find out more about the upcoming series, including its premiere date, casting, and what fans can expect from the adaptation, here’s everything we know so far.
When will Assassin’s Creed premiere?
There is no confirmed release date yet for the Assassin’s Creed live-action series on Netflix. The show was officially greenlit in July 2025, and the first casting announcement was made in November 2025, with production beginning in March 2026. Given the timeline, a release in late 2026 or beyond is likely.
Who stars in Assassin’s Creed?
Toby Wallace will star in the adaptation in an undisclosed role. Wallace is best known for his breakout role as Campbell Eliot in The Society, as well as The Bikeriders and Babyteeth. Wallace will join the cast of the highly anticipated third season of Euphoria as a series regular.
Other previously announced cast members included Noomi Rapace, Lola Petticrew, Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, and Corrado Invernizzi.
In March 2026, the streaming service announced that Nabhaan Rizwan and Claes Bang would join the series, followed by the additional casting of Sandra Guldberg-Kampp, Youssef Kerkour, Mirren Mack, and Louis McCartney.
What is Assassin’s Creed about?
According to Netflix, the live-action series will tell an original story set in the heart of the Roman Empire, as production kicks off in Rome, Italy, for the new chapter set in 64 AD.
The show’s official logline is as follows:
“Assassin’s Creed is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will. The series follows its characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape humanity’s destiny.”
The game is a historical action-adventure series centered on a secret war between two ancient groups: the Assassins, who fight for free will, and the Templars, who seek control and order. Players relive the memories of ancestors through a device called the Animus, sending them into richly detailed historical settings where they carry out stealthy assassinations.
In 2026, a feature film based on Assassin’s Creed starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard was released. It was based on the popular video game franchise, featuring an original story within the same universe. The film was poorly received, as fans and critics found it failed to capture the essence of the video game.
Who is behind Assassin’s Creed?
Emmy nominees Roberto Patino and David Wiener will serve as creators, showrunners, and executive producers.
In addition to Wiener and Patino, executive producers include Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill for Ubisoft Film & Television, and Matt O’Toole.
Is there a trailer?
No, not yet, but please check back for updates.
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