The Assassin’s Creed Netflix series has officially entered production, with filming now underway in Rome, Italy.
Netflix confirmed that the original story will be set in Rome in 64 AD, marking a new chapter for the franchise within a historical setting closely tied to the city’s imperial past.
Production is primarily taking place at Cinecittà Studios, where the series is expanding the existing Ancient Rome backlot to accommodate the project’s scale.
A Story Set in Ancient Rome
The Assassin’s Creed series is described as a high-octane thriller centered on a long-standing conflict between two opposing factions. One group seeks to control and shape the future of humanity through manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will.
The series will follow characters across key historical events, using the setting of Rome in 64 AD as the backdrop for this ongoing struggle.
This premise aligns with the broader framework of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, which has built its identity around historical storytelling and fictional narratives that intersect with real-world events.
New Recurring Cast Members Join the Ensemble
Netflix also confirmed four additional recurring cast members who will join the previously announced ensemble:
- Sandra Guldberg-Kampp (Foundation, The Rain, Electric Child)
- Youssef Kerkour (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms)
- Mirren Mack (Hedda, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple)
- Louis McCartney (Stranger Things: The First Shadow)
These additions expand a cast that already includes Lola Petticrew, Toby Wallace, Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford, Nabhann Rizwan, Claes Bang, Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, and Corrado Invernizzi.
Filming at Cinecittà Studios in Rome
Production Base and Location
Filming for the Assassin’s Creed series is centered at Cinecittà Studios, one of Italy’s most established production facilities. The studio’s existing Ancient Rome backlot is being expanded to support the series’ setting.
Integration of Historical Setting
By filming in Rome and setting the story there, the series stays closely connected to its historical backdrop. The production reflects that approach, consistent with how the franchise has always treated history.
Creative Team Behind the Assassin’s Creed Netflix Series
The series is led by showrunners and executive producers Roberto Patino and David Wiener.
Patino’s previous credits include DMZ, Westworld, and Sons of Anarchy, while Wiener has worked on Halo, Homecoming, and The Killing.
Additional executive producers include Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, and Genevieve Jones for Ubisoft Film & Television, along with Matt O’Toole.
A Franchise Expansion for Netflix
The Assassin’s Creed Netflix series builds on one of the most successful video game franchises in the industry. With more than 230 million units sold worldwide, the brand has established a strong foundation in historical fiction and action storytelling.
Key Details
- Filming status: Production has begun
- Filming location: Rome, Italy, primarily at Cinecittà Studios
- Setting: Rome, 64 AD
- Format: Scripted series
- Genre: Historical thriller
- Showrunners: Roberto Patino, David Wiener
- Executive producers: Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, Genevieve Jones, Matt O’Toole, Roberto Patino, David Wiener
- Production company: Ubisoft Film & Television
- Newly added cast: Sandra Guldberg-Kampp, Youssef Kerkour, Mirren Mack, Louis McCartney
- Previously announced cast: Lola Petticrew, Toby Wallace, Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford, Nabhann Rizwan, Claes Bang, Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, Corrado Invernizzi
- Source material: Assassin’s Creed video game franchise (over 230 million units sold)
