‘Assassin’s Creed’ Recruits 3 New Faces as Netflix’s Roman Epic Comes Into Focus

Netflix’s live-action ‘Assassin’s Creed’ series has spent years being one of the streaming world’s longest-running “someday” projects. Now it is finally taking real shape. The streamer first announced its plans in 2020, and the project went through different creative teams before it was finally greenlit in July 2025.

The setting is one of the show’s biggest draws. The upcoming live-action series will tell an original story set in the heart of the Roman Empire, with production primarily filming at the storied Cinecittà Studios. The story takes place in 64 AD during Nero’s reign, against the backdrop of the Great Fire of Rome, an era the games have never explored.

The latest update adds a few more names to an already crowded ensemble. As revealed by What’s on Netflix, Bryan Larkin (‘Vikings’) plays Decimus, Nick Harris (‘EastEnders’) plays Aurius, and Sebastian Armesto (‘Cursed’) plays Petronius. No details about the 3 characters have been shared yet.

The same report lists more supporting players. Italo Amerighi (‘The Gentlemen’) appears as a Commander per IMDbPro, while Samuel Toye (‘Sandokan’) and Tom Possehl are in undisclosed roles. Since the series is an original story with no existing game characters, fans won’t be able to guess who anyone is from the franchise’s history.

Bryan Larkin (Vikings), Nick Harris (EastEnders) and Sebastian Armesto (Cursed) are in Netflix’s ASSASSIN’S CREED as Decimus, Aurius and Petronius. Filming wrapped earlier this month, and Jeremy Podeswa and Helen Shaver are directing alongside Johan Renck. Everything we know: https://t.co/si3SMfCawv

— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) November 10, 2026

They join a cast that was already impressive. The series regulars include Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford, Nabhaan Rizwan and Claes Bang. Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris and Corrado Invernizzi have recurring roles.

The talent behind the camera is just as notable. Johan Renck (‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Chernobyl’) directed the pilot, and he’s joined in the director’s chair by Jeremy Podeswa (‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘3 Body Problem’) and Helen Shaver (‘The Penguin,’ ‘Westworld’). That’s a lot of prestige TV experience for a video game adaptation.

The creative leads come with similar credentials. The project is overseen by showrunners and executive producers Roberto Patino (‘DMZ,’ ‘Westworld,’ ‘Sons of Anarchy’) and David Wiener (‘Halo,’ ‘Homecoming,’ ‘The Killing’). Hannah Peel is composing the score, and production designer James Foster (‘Skyfall’) and costume designer Carlo Poggioli (‘The New Pope’) round out the craft team.

The production has also reached a major milestone. Matt Webb Mitovich confirmed in his Matt’s Inside Line newsletter that filming had officially wrapped, and the series is now in post-production. Filming took place in Italy and Bulgaria.

The shoot started in Rome in March and lasted about 7 months. Production expanded the existing Ancient Rome set on Cinecittà’s backlot to recreate the imperial capital at the height of its power.

Netflix hasn’t set a premiere date yet. As filming only wrapped in Fall 2026, and with a VFX-heavy post-production ahead, What’s on Netflix expects ‘Assassin’s Creed’ to land on Netflix in late 2027 at the earliest. The outlet also notes that the franchise turns 20 that year, which would make an anniversary release fitting, though that timing is unconfirmed.

Episodes are reportedly expected to run about 60 minutes each, though Netflix hasn’t confirmed the episode count. The outlet adds that most of the story, up to 75%, takes place in the past, alongside a modern-day storyline. That suggests the show will keep the franchise’s familiar split between history and the present day.

The long wait has been hard on fans, especially after earlier adaptations of gaming franchises gave them reason to be cautious. Between the Roman setting, the ensemble cast, and the experienced directors, this is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most ambitious gaming projects yet.

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