Good news for gamers who love history mixed with parkour and shadowy organizations: the long-awaited live-action series based on Ubisoft’s popular Assassin’s Creed games just got the official green light from Netflix. Fans have been talking about this project for quite a while, and now it’s really happening. This means production can move forward at full speed.
The streaming giant also dropped some interesting details about who is guiding this big project. Roberto Patino and David Wiener will lead the show as co-showrunners. Patino has worked on intense dramas like DMZ, Westworld, and Sons of Anarchy. Wiener is known for his work on shows such as Halo, Homecoming, and The Killing. Their combined experience suggests a serious approach to the Assassin’s Creed universe.
Expect a high-stakes thriller, diving deep into the secret, age-old battle between the Assassins and the Templars. These two groups have been fighting in the shadows for centuries, and the show will explore their hidden war. The team hasn’t said if the series will follow a specific game story. However, they aim to create something that feels right for dedicated fans while also inviting new viewers to jump into this rich world.
It’s always a good sign when the people making an adaptation truly understand the original material. Both Wiener and Patino are big fans of Assassin’s Creed, ever since the first game came out in 2007. They are working closely with Ubisoft, the company behind the games, to make sure the series hits all the right notes. This partnership should help keep the show true to its roots.
Right now, Netflix hasn’t shown any trailers or even first-look images for the Assassin’s Creed series. That means we still need to wait to see what the show will actually look like. But with the production now officially underway, anticipation is certainly building for this major adaptation.