The shadows of the past are beginning to take shape as a legendary gaming universe prepares for its grand debut on the small screen. A new face, Laura Marcus, has joined the ranks of a secret war that spans centuries and continents in Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed. What role does Laura Marcus take in Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed?

The recruitment of rising talent signals a bold step forward for this massive streaming project.

Laura Marcus is the latest addition to the live-action adaptation of the iconic Ubisoft franchise, Assassin’s Creed. While the specific details regarding the character of Laura Marcus remain a closely guarded secret, her presence adds significant weight to the cast, as per Deadline.

Laura Marcus is a rising British actress known for her versatility across period dramas and thrillers. She studied at the University of Bristol and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Marcus gained recognition for her roles in the BBC series Bad Education and the crime drama The Jetty. On the big screen, she appeared in The Great Escaper alongside Michael Caine. Most recently, she joined the cast of Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed and will appear in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

According to Deadline, Laura Marcus joins the previously announced lead actors Toby Wallace and Lola Petticrew in this highly anticipated production. Zachary Hart also rounds out the main ensemble as a series regular. The series is currently preparing to begin production in Italy in 2026. Although Italy serves as a primary setting, the exact historical time period for the narrative remains unclear to the public. This new casting news and the move to filming in Italy mark a major step forward for the long-awaited partnership. 

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By centering the narrative on a fresh cast of characters in an Italian setting, the show aims to expand the reach of the franchise beyond its digital origins.

Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed live-action series is a collaboration between Netflix and Ubisoft, currently moving into active production after several years of development. While a specific release date has not been set, the production is gaining momentum with filming expected to begin in Italy in 2026.

The primary inspiration for the series is Ubisoft’s massive video game franchise, which explores a millennia-old conflict between two secret societies: the Assassins, who fight for peace through free will, and the Templars, who seek peace through order and control. Rather than directly adapting a specific game, the show is expected to draw from the franchise's deep lore to tell an original story.

The plot is described as a high-octane thriller following characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape the destiny of humanity. While much of the script remains under wraps, the story will likely balance its historical action with the franchise’s signature elements of stealth, parkour, and the struggle between liberty and manipulation and Laura Marcus will be a pivotal part of it.

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