Netflix Greenlights Assassin’s Creed Live-Action Series

Netflix has officially greenlit a live-action Assassin’s Creed TV series, ending years of development challenges and speculation. The series will be co-showrun by Roberto Patino and David Wiener, known for their work on Westworld, Sons of Anarchy, and Halo, and will explore the secret war between the Assassins and Templars factions, focusing on themes of power, violence, sex, greed, vengeance, and the value of human connection across cultures and time. Collaborating closely with Ubisoft Film & Television, the show promises to blend historical settings, parkour action, and moral exploration, depicting characters who experience pivotal moments in history through genetic memory. This marks Netflix’s first live-action collaboration with Ubisoft following previous animated adaptations, and the show aims to capture the essence of the games while telling a deeply human story about identity, destiny, and faith. Despite some skepticism about the project’s long development and creative shifts, the producers emphasize their commitment to delivering a compelling narrative that transcends spectacle to highlight what humanity risks losing when connections break. No casting details have been announced yet, but the series is positioned as a significant expansion of the Assassin’s Creed universe into television.