Netflix Greenlights Assassin’s Creed Series as Video Game Adaptations Surge
Hollywood’s trend of successful video game adaptations shows no signs of slowing down. Following hits like HBO’s The Last of Us and Amazon’s Fallout, Netflix has officially approved a live-action Assassin’s Creed series. This move comes nearly five years after Netflix first struck a deal with Ubisoft to bring the franchise to the screen.
The series will be led by two Emmy-nominated showrunners, Roberto Patino and David Wiener. Patino is known for his work on DMZ, Westworld, and Sons of Anarchy, while Wiener has contributed to Halo, Homecoming, and The Killing. Both will serve as executive producers, though no casting details have been revealed yet.
In a statement, Patino and Wiener expressed their enthusiasm for the project, calling themselves longtime fans of the Assassin’s Creed franchise since its 2007 debut. They emphasized the creative possibilities the series offers, blending deep storytelling with the action-packed elements the games are known for.
The show will explore themes of identity, destiny, and faith while staying true to the franchise’s signature parkour and historical settings. At its core, the series aims to highlight human connections across different cultures and time periods.
Netflix has not announced a release date, meaning fans may have to wait a while before seeing the Assassin’s Creed world come to life on screen. With the growing success of video game adaptations, expectations will be high for this latest entry.
