Netflix Unveils Trailer for Thrilling Historical Adventure Series ‘Néro The Assassin’
Netflix is preparing to release Néro The Assassin, a thrilling historical adventure series, on October 8th. The show, called Néro in French-speaking regions, recently released its first international trailer, giving audiences a glimpse of the action-packed story.
En 1504, Néro un redoutable assassin, part à l'aventure pour protéger sa fille Perla des forces du mal.
— Netflix France (@NetflixFR) September 9, 2025
NÉRO, la série d'époque et d'aventure avec Pio Marmaï, le 8 octobre. pic.twitter.com/1PJQR7txH3
Created by Allan Mauduit, who spent four years developing the series, Néro The Assassin is produced by Karé Productions for Netflix. Mauduit is best known for the Canal+ comedy Kabul Kitchen, which ran for three seasons.
He co-wrote the series with Jean-Patrick Benes, Martin Douaire, Raphaëlle Richet, and Nicolas Digard. Mauduit directs the first half of the season, while Ludovic Colbeau-Justin directs the latter episodes.
The story centers on Pio Marmaï as Néro, a cynical assassin living in 16th-century France during a historic drought. After being betrayed by his former master, Néro is determined to rescue his daughter Perla, who was raised as an orphan.
The series explores his struggle between protecting his loved ones and confronting ruthless enemies. The trailer shows Néro teaming up with Perla as she learns the ways of a deadly assassin under her father’s guidance.
Marmaï leads a talented cast that includes Belgian actor Olivier Gourmet as Horace, a priest who tasks Néro with transporting his daughter to the city of Ségur. Alice Isaaz plays Hortense, while Louis-Do De Lencquesaing appears as Rochemort.
Camille Razat, known for Emily in Paris, is also part of the cast, though her role has not been confirmed. Additional actors include Yann Gael, David Talbot, Lili-Rose Carlier Taboury, Max Baissette de Malglaive, and Noam Morgensztern.
Filming took place in spring and summer 2024 in southern France, mainly around Perpignan and the Pyrénées-Orientales. Local media, including ActuPerpignan and Nice-Matin, reported that the medieval fortress of Salses was used as a location.
The production also moved to Vintimille in Italy, Nice, Menton, and reportedly Barcelona, Spain, to complete shooting.
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