Netflix is putting together quite the team for its upcoming live-action series based on the blockbuster video game franchise Assassin’s Creed. The streaming service confirmed on March 16, 2026, that four new actors have joined the show, which is currently filming in Italy. The new additions include a familiar face from the Mission: Impossible movies, along with talent from Prometheus and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. This news comes as excitement builds for one of the most anticipated video game adaptations in recent years.
The series, which has been in development for several years, finally began production in 2026. Set to bring the beloved Ubisoft franchise to life, the show promises to deliver the historical action and secret society drama that fans have loved since the first game launched in 2007.
New Cast Members Join the Assassin’s Creed Universe
Netflix announced that Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, and Corrado Invernizzi have joined the series in recurring roles. While the streaming platform has not revealed which characters these actors will play, their addition brings serious star power to the project.
Sean Harris is perhaps the most recognizable name for international audiences. The British actor is best known for playing the villainous Solomon Lane in the Mission: Impossible franchise, appearing in Rogue Nation and Fallout. His casting suggests the series is looking for actors who can bring intensity and physical presence to the shadowy world of assassins.
Noomi Rapace broke out internationally as Lisbeth Salander in the original Swedish version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. She has since appeared in major Hollywood productions like Prometheus and Lamb. Her ability to play tough, complex characters makes her a natural fit for the Assassin’s Creed universe.
Ramzy Bedia is a French actor and comedian known for his work in Of Money and Blood and Haunted Minds. Corrado Invernizzi brings Italian talent to the production, having appeared in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Ford v Ferrari. His casting is particularly fitting since the series is filming in Italy, and the Assassin’s Creed games have strong connections to Italian history.
The Growing Cast and Creative Team
The four new additions join a cast that was already shaping up nicely. Toby Wallace (Pistol) and Lola Petticrew (Trespasses) serve as the series’ leads. They are joined by Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, and Tanzyn Crawford as main cast members.
Behind the camera, the series has assembled impressive talent. Roberto Patino, known for his work on Westworld and Sons of Anarchy, serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside David Wiener (Halo, The Killing). The duo previously expressed their excitement about the project in a joint statement.
“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,” said Wiener and Patino. “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.”
Johan Renck, who directed the acclaimed limited series Chernobyl, is attached to direct. His involvement suggests Netflix is aiming for a serious, high-quality production.
What the Series Will Be About
Netflix has released an official logline for the series that gives fans a clear idea of what to expect. The show is described as:
“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.”
For those unfamiliar with the games, this describes the centuries-long conflict between the Assassins (who fight for free will) and the Templars (who seek order through control). The games typically follow characters who use the Animus, a device that lets them relive the memories of their ancestors, to uncover secrets from the past.
The series is not expected to adapt any specific game directly. Instead, it will pull inspiration from the overall mythology of the franchise. This approach gives the creative team freedom to tell original stories while staying true to what fans love about the games.
Filming Locations and Production Timeline
The series is currently filming in Italy. This location choice makes perfect sense given how important Italian history is to the Assassin’s Creed franchise. The second game, released in 2009, followed Ezio Auditore through the Italian Renaissance, with locations like Florence, Venice, and Rome playing major roles.
Production began in 2026, nearly five years after Netflix first announced the project was in development. The long wait suggests the streaming service wanted to get everything right rather than rush the adaptation.
According to reports, the show will require substantial time in post-production due to the visual effects needed to bring the historical settings and action sequences to life. While Netflix has not announced a specific release date, the series is expected to arrive sometime in 2027.
The Legacy of the Assassin’s Creed Franchise
The games have sold more than 230 million copies worldwide since the first title launched in 2007. The franchise includes 14 main games and numerous spin-offs, taking players through different time periods and locations including Ancient Egypt, Greece, the Crusades, the American Revolution, and most recently, 16th century Japan with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Fans remain deeply passionate about the series. One Reddit user described the original game by saying: “From the ambience of the cities to the historic approach the game tried to take in comparison to the others of the franchise. From the clothing to the streets, everything feels… On touch.”
Another fan called the Italian trilogy “one of the best stories in any game ever. 10/10 trilogy. Literally don’t have to play any other AC games fr.”
The most recent release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, has also earned praise. One player wrote on social media: “After spending over 200 hours with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, I can confidently say it is a masterpiece. Having played numerous AAA titles, I can attest that this stands among the best ever created. The level of detail is astounding.”
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Previous Adaptation Attempts
This is not the first time Assassin’s Creed has been adapted for the screen. The 2016 film starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard received poor reviews from critics and fans alike. While it made $240 million at the worldwide box office, it failed to capture what made the games special.
The television format may serve the material better. With more hours to develop characters and explore historical settings, the series can dive deeper into the mythology that fans love. The show’s creators have emphasized their respect for the source material and their desire to honor what made the games successful.
The series joins Netflix’s growing library of video game adaptations, which includes the critically acclaimed Arcane (based on League of Legends), Castlevania, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and the upcoming Splinter Cell: Deathwatch.
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