Enthusiasts of the Assassin's Creed video game series could soon experience a depiction of Ancient Rome via a live-action production on Netflix, drawing from Ubisoft's popular gaming property. According to Nexus Point News, the series is slated to take place in Ancient Rome and incorporate real historical personalities, including Nero, who served as Rome's fifth emperor.
Given the inclusion of Nero, the report suggests the storyline may unfold from 54 to 68 AD, spanning the duration of the notorious leader's reign. Information remains limited on this newest Netflix project adapting a video game, though the platform and Ubisoft recently revealed Toby Wallace as the initial recurring cast member for the show. A related announcement described the narrative as an intense action drama focused on the clandestine conflict involving two enigmatic groups.
Prior to this casting announcement, Netflix approved the Assassin's Creed adaptation back in July of the current year, marking five years since the initial reveal of plans for such a television project. Although the initial vision involved launching several interconnected shows within the broader Assassin's Creed world, that approach appears to have evolved during the extended development period, leaving viewers eager for a format that echoes the episodic variety of the original games.