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Netflix's Assassin's Creed inches closer to production
Netflix's live-action adaptation of Assassin's Creed has taken another step forward with the casting of British actor Lara Marcus, known for roles in Death by Lightning and the upcoming Hunger Games project Sunrise on the Reaping. According to Deadline, Marcus joins previously announced cast members Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, and Zachary Hart as a series regular.
The show is being developed as a tense, high-stakes thriller centered on a centuries-old covert conflict between two shadowy factions: one that seeks to control and manipulate human destiny, and another that defends free will at all costs. The series will follow characters as they navigate pivotal historical events while trying to influence the course of humanity.
What we know so far
Production is slated to begin in Italy in 2026. Italy has been confirmed as the story's geographic setting, though the exact historical period has not been revealed. Roberto Patino and David Wiener serve as showrunners and executive producers, steering the project that adapts Ubisoft's best-selling video game franchise to a long-form TV format.
Why Italy matters — and what fans are guessing
Choosing Italy as the backdrop immediately invites comparisons to some of Assassin's Creed's most beloved game entries, particularly the Ezio-led Renaissance trilogy. Fans are already speculating whether the series will lean into that era or pick a new historical moment. Filming in Italy also signals a cinematic ambition — the franchise has always balanced stealth action with richly detailed historical settings.
Context: video game adaptations on TV
The move fits a broader trend: studios are increasingly turning to premium TV to do justice to complex game worlds — think The Last of Us, which proved serialized storytelling can deliver depth and emotional payoff. Assassin's Creed, with over 230 million game sales, gives Netflix a built-in audience but also a high bar — past attempts at adapting the franchise for film had mixed results, so many fans are watching casting and creative choices closely.
About Lara Marcus
Marcus has built a reputation for layered performances across TV and streaming. She recently appeared in Andor season two and earned attention for her role in Netflix's limited series Death by Lightning. Her casting adds momentum to a show that aims to fuse historical spectacle with conspiratorial thrills.
Trivia and early buzz: community forums note that filming in Italy could allow the series to showcase lesser-explored historical moments and architectures, while diehard game fans debate which protagonist archetype the new cast members might embody.
Whether the series ultimately revisits a beloved game era or charts a new course, Netflix's Assassin's Creed looks poised to be one of the more closely watched video game adaptations of the coming years.
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