Assassin’s Creed is finally making its long-awaited jump to live-action television—and the destination is one fans have been asking for for years. Netflix has officially confirmed that its upcoming Assassin’s Creed series is set in Ancient Rome, specifically in the year 64 AD, the same year as the catastrophic Great Fire of Rome.
The Assassin’s Creed series of video games spans many different eras and locations in history, from Ancient Egypt to the French Revolution. But this iteration is the first time the series has gone to Rome in 64 AD. The TV show will tell a brand-new story that isn’t in any of the games. It will take place during the reign of Emperor Nero. This new way of doing things gives writers complete creative freedom while still staying true to the spirit of the franchise that fans love.
The filming for Assassin’s Creed has officially begun in Italy
Filming began on March 9 and is expected to run for 7 months through October 16, with a potential 2027 release on Netflix. The production is based at Cinecitta Studios in Rome, which features a vast Ancient Rome backlot with a full Roman Forum replica. Shooting will also take place in Rome’s Lazio region and in Tuscany.
The creative team behind the show carries serious weight. Westworld writer Roberto Patino and Homecoming creator David Wiener serve as co-creators, showrunners, and executive producers. Directing duties fall to Johan Renck, the acclaimed director behind HBO’s Chernobyl—a name that instantly signals this series is aiming for prestige television quality.
According to Variety, the show has assembled a wide ensemble cast, with both series regulars and recurring players now fully confirmed. Here’s a look at who is joining the Assassin’s Creed world:
- Toby Wallace (Euphoria Season 3, The Society)—series regular and co-lead
- Lola Petticrew (Say Nothing, Tuesday)—series regular
- Claes Bang (Bad Sisters, The Square)—series regular
- Nabhaan Rizwan (Industry, KAOS)—series regular
- Noomi Rapace (Prometheus, Lamb)—recurring role
- Sean Harris (Mission: Impossible — Fallout) — recurring role
- Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford—series regulars
- Mirren Mack, Youssef Kerkour, Louis McCartney, Sandra Guldberg-Kampp—recurring roles
People who love history will know right away what 64 AD means. It’s the year of the Great Fire of Rome, which started in mid-July. The fire burned for six days before it was finally put out. It destroyed almost three-quarters of Rome, or ten of its fourteen city districts. The very backdrop of the tale sets the stage for a gripping narrative in which everything hangs in the balance.
According to Netflix, the official logline for the series reads: “Assassin’s Creed is centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions—one fighting to control humanity’s future and the other to protect free will—as characters navigate pivotal moments in history.”
The show was officially greenlit in July 2025, and the first casting announcement was made in November 2025. The video game franchise has sold well over 230 million units globally since its 2007 release, making it one of the best-selling gaming series of all time. According to Deadline, this is the first series to come out of Netflix’s partnership with Ubisoft, which was first announced back in 2020. Fans have been waiting a long time for this one—and it looks like Netflix is going all in.
In conclusion, Assassin’s Creed on Netflix is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious video game adaptations in recent memory. With a richly detailed historical setting, an award-winning creative team, and a stacked international cast, the series has all the right ingredients. If you’re a fan of the games or love quality historical drama, this is one worth keeping on your radar.
