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Johan Renck, Emmy-winning director of Chernobyl, has been appointed as the director for Netflixs Assassins Creed series.
The principal cast includes Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, Zachary Hart, and Laura Marcus as series regulars, with the specific historical period yet to be revealed.
Roberto Patino and David Wiener are serving as creators and showrunners for the live-action adaptation of Ubisofts Assassins Creed franchise.
Production is scheduled to begin in Italy in 2026, leading to speculation that the series will be set there, although Ariane Labeds participation has yet to be confirmed.

Assassin’s Creed: Chernobyl Director Leads Netflix Series with Key Cast

Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed series is gaining momentum with the announcement of its director and principal cast. Johan Renck, who won an Emmy for directing Chernobyl, will helm the live-action adaptation of Ubisoft’s franchise, according to a Variety report in November. The series will center on the games’ core conflict: the clandestine war between the Templars, who strive for control, and the Assassins, who fight to protect free will. The specific historical period for the series has not yet been revealed. Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, Zachary Hart, and Laura Marcus have joined the cast as series regulars. Roberto Patino and David Wiener are the creators and showrunners. Executive producers from Ubisoft Film & Television include Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, and Genevieve Jones. Production is slated to begin in Italy in 2026, leading to speculation that the series will be set there. It is not yet known if Ariane Labed will be part of the cast.

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Official Name	Unknown
Brief Summary	A girl, troubled by thoughts of her future, fades into the overwhelming darkness of nighttime Istanbul
Released	March 9, 2025
Duration	5 minutes
Genre	Mystery, Drama, Science Fiction
Countries of Origin	TR
Actors	Sinem Iscan, Ziyad AlSaleem, Assil Amjad, Kirill Bakhristov, Semyon Kasperovich
Director	Semyon Kasperovich