Netflix and Ubisoft Kick Off Filming for Ancient Rome Assassin's Creed Series
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Filming is underway in Italy for Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed series, which is set in Ancient Rome starting in 64 AD during the reign of Emperor Nero.
Ubisoft and Netflix have officially started production in Italy on the upcoming live-action Assassin's Creed television series. According to details shared by the original report from Rock Paper Shotgun, the show will transport viewers straight to Ancient Rome, kicking off specifically in the year 64 AD. That timeframe places the narrative right in the middle of Emperor Nero's reign and sets the stage for historical friction, political instability, and the inevitable clashes between hidden blades and Templar plots.
The setting gives the writers plenty of real-world drama to play with since 64 AD is famously the year of the Great Fire of Rome. With Nero taking the throne a decade prior and facing intense historical accusations regarding the blaze, the backdrop offers prime territory for the franchise's signature brand of secret history and shadow conspiracies. While an exact premiere date remains unannounced, the project has assembled a notable cast featuring Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, Laura Marcus, Claes Bang, and Noomi Rapace among others.
For a community that has spent decades exploring virtual recreations of historical eras across consoles, PC, and cloud platforms, seeing a transmedia adaptation tackle Ancient Rome is an exciting prospect. It also highlights how gaming franchises continue to anchor major streaming slates, bridging the gap between interactive storytelling and prestige television. We will be keeping a close eye on how this adaptation handles the lore, and whether it finds room for a classic rooftop sprint and a well-placed haystack.
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Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun