Netflix’s ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Series Reveals Star-Studded Cast and Epic Ancient Rome Setting
Netflix has revealed major updates for its upcoming live-action “Assassin’s Creed” series, including its historical setting and new cast members. The show will tell an original story set in Rome during 64 A.D., a period marked by the Great Fire of Rome and the reign of Emperor Nero. Filming has already started at Rome’s famous Cinecittà Studios and will continue for seven months, with a potential release in 2027.
The series is directed by Johan Renck, known for his work on “Chernobyl.” In addition to the previously announced cast, new recurring actors have joined, including Louis McCartney from “The First Shadow,” Mirren Mack of “The Nest” and “The Witcher: Blood Origin,” Youssef Kerkour from “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” and Sandra Guldberg-Kampp of “Foundation.” Other returning cast members include Lola Petticrew, Toby Wallace, Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford, Nabhann Rizwan, Claes Bang, Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, and Corrado Invernizzi.
The series will explore the ongoing battle between the Assassins and Templars, with the story focusing on their fight to shape humanity’s future. Characters will navigate pivotal historical events while trying to protect free will or gain control over mankind.
Assassin’s Creed has officially begun production in Rome.
— netflix⁷ (@netflix) March 20, 2026
Set in ancient Rome in 64 AD, the live-action series adaptation of Ubisoft’s best-selling video game franchise stars Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford, Zachary Hart, Claes Bang, Nabhaan Rizwan… pic.twitter.com/DcysBGSQPL
The production will make full use of Italy, with filming not only at Cinecittà but also in Rome’s Lazio region and Tuscany. The studios have built a massive backlot with a replica of the Roman Forum. Italy’s tax rebates, which cover up to 40% of eligible production costs, will help support the production.
The show’s costume design is led by Carlo Poggioli, known for “The Leopard” and “The New Pope,” and Italian line producer Nicola Rosada, who has experience on Netflix projects such as “The Decameron” and “Emily in Paris,” is overseeing the shoot. Cinecittà Studios CEO Manuela Cacciamani said, “I am honored that Netflix has chosen our studios and our sets to create such a spectacular, ambitious series that is eagerly anticipated around the world. It is a sign of the credibility and reputation that Cinecittà enjoys internationally.” She added, “I am even more honored by the trust placed in our skilled workforce and in our art department, which is collaborating on the creation of truly spectacular sets.”
This new “Assassin’s Creed” series marks the first time the franchise is set in ancient Rome, joining previous settings like Egypt, Greece, Renaissance Italy, feudal Japan, and revolutionary France. Fans of the video game series, which has sold over 230 million units globally since 2007, can expect a fresh story while keeping the franchise’s core themes of secret wars and powerful artifacts called Pieces of Eden.
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