Actor Toby Wallace, known for roles in Euphoria and The Bikeriders, has been cast as a co-lead in Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed series. This marks the first confirmed casting for the adaptation of Ubisoft's popular video game franchise. Filming is set to begin next year in Italy.
Casting Announcement
Netflix's untitled Assassin's Creed TV series has taken a significant step forward with the announcement of its first series regular. Toby Wallace will portray a co-lead role, as reported by Deadline and confirmed by Netflix's official account. Wallace brings experience from high-profile projects, including his appearance in HBO's Euphoria and the film The Bikeriders.
Production Details
Production on the series is scheduled to start in 2026, with filming locations in Italy serving as a key setting. The historical time period remains undisclosed, aligning with the franchise's tradition of exploring various eras alongside modern-day narratives. Showrunners Roberto Patino, known for Westworld, and David Wiener, from Halo, are overseeing the project. This follows the departure of previous showrunner Jeb Stuart in 2023 due to a difference in vision.
Franchise Background
The Assassin's Creed adaptation builds on Ubisoft's long-running series, which has jumped through history in its games. A prior live-action film released in 2016 by 20th Century Fox, starring Michael Fassbender, grossed over $240 million worldwide. Netflix is also developing an animated Assassin's Creed series, while Ubisoft is creating a new game for Netflix Games. This casting news arrives amid reports of strong momentum for the Assassin's Creed franchise from Ubisoft.