Assassin's Creed Series Set in Ancient Rome: Chaos, Fire, and Intrigue Await on Netflix
Finally, Assassin's Creed fans have received official information about the setting, concept, and approximate release dates of the series, which was announced six years ago.
First, the news was shared by specialized publications, after which it was officially confirmed by Netflix and Ubisoft.
Showrunners are also thinking about the Roman Empire
Media: Assassin's Creed series events will unfold in ancient Rome — for the first time in the franchise, the events of the series will unfold in Ancient Rome in the year 64 AD. In the Eternal City, Emperor Nero reigns, aided by the cunning Seneca the Younger. A fire recently occurred in Rome, destroying several districts, people are in revolt, and chaos is brewing, while an assassin must unravel palace intrigues…
This will be a standalone story, not directly related to any Assassin’s Creed game, but of course, fans will see many references and familiar elements.
Production has begun
Filming for Assassin’s Creed began in early March and is scheduled to last until October 2026. The main location is the Casentino Forests National Park, located between Florence and Forlì — you might have seen these places in Assassin’s Creed II, but from the early 16th century.
Given the announced schedule, it is expected that the premiere will take place in the second half of 2027, exclusively on Netflix.
No Ryan Gosling and Keanu Reeves, but the team is pretty good
Netflix also revealed the main cast of the Assassin’s Creed adaptation. The main roles will be played by Toby Wallace (“Bikers”), Lola Petticrew (“Don't Speak”), Tanzyn Crawford (“Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”), Laura Marcus (“Struck by Lightning”), and Zachary Hart (“Slow Horses”).
The showrunners will be Roberto Patino — co-author of “Westworld” — and David Wiener, who worked on the Halo series. The executive producers include Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, and Matt O'Toole.
