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The Assassins Creed live-action series for Netflix is set to take place in Ancient Rome during the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, providing a rich historical backdrop for political drama, social tension, and destruction.
Prominent actors such as Noomi Rapace, Claes Bang, Sean Harris, Corrado Invernizzi, Nabhaan Rizwan, Louis McCartney, Mirren Mack, Youssef Kerkour, and Sandra Guldberg Kampp have been cast in the series.
The series will be filmed at Cinecitta Studios in Italy, utilizing their expansive ancient Rome backlot set, as well as locations in Rome’s Lazio region and Tuscany.
Filming for the Assassins Creed live-action series has commenced and is scheduled to continue until October 16, with a planned premiere on Netflix in 2027.

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The live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed for Netflix will be set in Ancient Rome in 64 AD, according to Variety. This year is significant because it marks the start of the Great Fire of Rome during Emperor Nero’s reign—an event expected to serve as a backdrop for the series’ narrative of political drama, social tension, and destruction, all creating opportunities for clandestine movements by secret organizations. The fire lasted six days and destroyed over half the city, with Nero historically blamed. Louis McCartney, Mirren Mack, Youssef Kerkour, and Sandra Guldberg Kampp join previously announced cast members Noomi Rapace, Claes Bang, Sean Harris, Corrado Invernizzi, and Nabhaan Rizwan. The series will also feature a rising star from Euphoria and will be helmed by a director from the acclaimed miniseries Chernobyl. Netflix approved the project and brought on a new creative team in 2025. In related news for Assassin’s Creed fans, the game franchise is also venturing into the late Roman Republic, around the time of Julius Caesar’s rise.

Assassin’s Creed Live-Action Series Filming at Cinecitta Studios in Italy, Offering Political Drama and Ancient Rome Backdrop (2027 Premiere)

The Netflix series will utilize Cinecitta Studios’ expansive ancient Rome backlot set, which includes a Roman Forum replica, as well as locations in Rome’s Lazio region and Tuscany. Carlo Poggioli will serve as the costume designer, with Nicola Rosada as the Italian line producer. The production will also benefit from Italy’s tax rebates, offering up to 40% back on eligible production costs. Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of Cinecitta Studios, stated the studio was pleased to have the series choose their sets for filming. Filming commenced on March 9 and is scheduled to continue until October 16, based out of Cinecitta Studios. The Assassin’s Creed live-action series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in 2027.

Specification
Official Name	Assassin's Creed
Brief Summary	A high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind's future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will — across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape humanity's destiny.
Genre	Action & Adventure, Drama
Production Companies	Ubisoft Film & Television
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford
Number of episodes	1
Number of seasons	1