Netflix's 'Assassin's Creed' series to be set in ancient Rome
What's the story
The upcoming Netflix adaptation of Ubisoft's best-selling video game franchise, Assassin's Creed, is rumored to be set in Ancient Rome. Nexus Point News reported that the live-action show will feature historical figures such as Nero, the fifth emperor of Rome. If this speculation holds true, it could place the series between 54 and 68 AD during Nero's reign.
Production details
Netflix and Ubisoft's collaboration
Netflix and Ubisoft had announced the Assassin's Creed TV show in July of this year, five years after the initial announcement of a series. The first casting reveal for the show was made earlier this month with Toby Wallace being confirmed as a series regular. The show's plot has been described as a "high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions."
Fan expectations
Fans hope for anthology-like structure
Despite the changes in the original plan to introduce multiple series set in the franchise's universe, fans are still hoping for an anthology-like structure similar to the video games. This expectation comes from Netflix and Ubisoft's partnership on this highly anticipated project. The streaming giant has not yet revealed any additional details about the show's storyline or cast members beyond Wallace.