Netflix's live-action adaptation of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed has cast Lola Petticrew and Zachary Hart as series regulars, joining previously announced co-lead Toby Wallace. Their roles remain under wraps, but the series is set in Ancient Rome and expected to film in Italy starting in early 2026. The project, first announced in 2020, explores a new storyline distinct from the games.
Casting Announcements
Lola Petticrew, known for roles in Bloodlands and Trespasses, and Zachary Hart, recognized from Slow Horses and Peaky Blinders, have joined Netflix's Assassin's Creed series as series regulars. According to Deadline, their characters are undisclosed at this time. They will star alongside Toby Wallace, who was announced earlier as a co-lead. Wallace, seen in Netflix's The Society and upcoming in Euphoria season three, rounds out the initial cast.
Production Details
The series is created and showrun by Roberto Patino (Westworld) and David Wiener (Homecoming), serving as executive producers alongside Ubisoft's Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and others. Writers include Sanaz Toossi, Sam Reynolds, Daniel Goldberg, and Tom Hemmings. Filming is slated to begin in Q1 2026 in Rome, Italy, marking a significant step after the project's 2020 announcement.
Story and Setting
While plot specifics are limited, the adaptation will feature original characters not from the games. Reports suggest a focus on Ancient Rome, potentially the Roman Republic era involving figures like Julius Caesar, or an untouched period with Emperor Nero and Seneca the Younger. This diverges from prior Assassin's Creed titles, which have explored Renaissance Italy and other historical settings through the lens of the Assassin-Templar conflict and the Animus device.
No release date has been set, but production timelines point to a possible 2026 debut. The series aims to bring Ubisoft's bestselling franchise to live-action, emphasizing historical intrigue without relying on established game lore.
