Netflix Casts First Lead for Assassin's Creed Series
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Netflix's upcoming Assassin's Creed adaptation has cast Toby Wallace as its first co-lead, with production set to begin in Italy next year.
Momentum is finally building for Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed adaptation. As reported by Deadline and covered by Eurogamer, actor Toby Wallace has landed a co-lead role in the upcoming series based on Ubisoft's massive stealth franchise. Wallace brings plenty of high-profile experience to the project, with previous credits including Euphoria, The Society, and films like The Bikeriders and Eden. While details on his specific role are still under wraps, the official casting announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement across community spaces.
Unlike previous on-screen adaptations that tried to squeeze the games' existing plots into a tight runtime, this series is taking a fresh approach. Reports indicate the show will feature an entirely original cast of characters and an original story. It is reportedly set to take place in ancient Rome, putting it over 1,400 years before the events of Assassin's Creed 2. The narrative will stick to the franchise's core premise, following the eternal secret war between the Templars and the Assassins across pivotal historical events.
Development has been a long road since the project was first announced back in 2020. Showrunners Roberto Patino and David Wiener are currently steering the ship, bringing heavy-hitting television experience from shows like Westworld, Halo, and Sons of Anarchy. Filming is slated to kick off next year in Italy, which feels like a fitting backdrop for the Brotherhood. As streaming platforms continue to mine gaming IP for prestige television, this original angle might just be the key to avoiding the usual adaptation pitfalls.
Tags: Assassins Creed, Netflix, Television, Gaming News, Ubisoft
Original article: Eurogamer