Netflix has greenlit the Assassin’s Creed series, nearly five years after its initial announcement. The production will be led by creators and showrunners Robert Patino, known for his work on Westworld and Sons of Anarchy, and David Wiener, who has worked on Halo and The Killing. Their vision revitalizes a project that had faced significant challenges, including the departure of the previous showrunner, Jeb Stuart, who left the production due to “creative differences”.
A series that promises to be everything that Assassin’s Creed is
The series is described as a high-octane thriller that addresses the secret war between two opposing factions. One of these factions seeks to determine the future of humanity through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will. The creators have expressed their enthusiasm for exploring the deep human narratives that lie behind the action, highlighting themes of purpose, identity, destiny, and connection between cultures over time.
Although production has begun its course, no information has yet been revealed about the cast or the release date of the premiere. Fans will have to wait for more details as the project progresses through its initial stages.
In addition to this live series, Netflix is working on an animated series based on Assassin’s Creed, aiming to expand its narrative universe. Also, Ubisoft announced that it is developing a new Assassin’s Creed game for Netflix Games, which suggests a more comprehensive approach to the franchise by the streaming platform.
It is worth remembering that the 2016 live-action film, produced by 20th Century Fox and starring Michael Fassbender, grossed over $240 million worldwide, indicating the strong popularity of the Assassin’s Creed universe and the expectations placed on this new television adaptation.
