Will Assassin's Creed be the next big hit of the video game TV renaissance?

Netflix is pursuing Assassin's Creed as a live-action series, aiming to revive the game’s screen presence in a TV renaissance. The show will tell an original story set in Ancient Rome, specifically the year 64 d. C., rather than adapting a game plot. The cast includes Toby Wallace as a co-protagonist, with Lola Petticrew, Noomi Rapace, Sean Harris, Claes Bang, Nabhaan Rizwan, and Tanzyn Crawford.

Showrunners Roberto Patino and David Wiener promise a scope that blends spectacle, parkour, and timeless themes of identity and destiny. Netflix has leaned into game adaptations, following successes like The Witcher and The Last of Us, signaling demand for interactive IP.