Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed Series Begins Filming in Ancient Rome With Six New Cast Adds

Netflix's Assassin's Creed live-action adaptation has begun production in Rome, set specifically in 64 A.D. Ancient Rome, a significant detail previously unconfirmed. The series has expanded its cast substantially, adding six series regulars including Noomi Rapace and Sean Harris, signaling a major step forward in production. This detailed period and cast expansion reflect Netflix’s commitment to a large-scale adaptation; upcoming reveals will likely include more plot specifics and release timelines.

Netflix has begun filming its live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed, set in ancient Rome during 64 A.D., according to Engadget and Variety. Production is underway at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios, with direction by Johan Renck, and the series will explore the ongoing conflict between the Templar Order and the Assassin Brotherhood through an original storyline.

The cast has expanded significantly with the addition of six new series regulars, including Nabhaan Rizwan and Claes Bang, as reported by Deadline. Previously announced cast members include Lola Petticrew, Toby Wallace, and Noomi Rapace, while Deadline and Variety confirm that Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, and Corrado Invernizzi have also joined the production.

The series marks a notable entry in Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise, drawing from the video game’s themes but delivering a fresh narrative set in the historical backdrop of Rome in 64 A.D., where political and social tensions were at a peak. This setting recalls the environment of the 2010 game Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood but remains a standalone story, notes Engadget.

No official release date has been announced yet, though the scale of casting and production efforts reflect Netflix’s commitment to bringing this high-energy thriller to a broad audience. Variety points out the show focuses on a covert battle for control over mankind’s future, staying true to the franchise’s core premise.

Going forward, viewers and fans will be watching for announcements on the premiere date and how the series interprets the complex historical and fictional elements of the Assassin’s Creed universe. The involvement of high-profile talent and the detailed setting suggest Netflix plans a flagship series within its growing slate of video game adaptations.