Netflix has become the fairy godparent of forgotten fan dreams, waving its production wand to turn cult novels, dusty video games, and fandom Pinterest boards into on-screen spectacles. From Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone to Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher, and even that peculiar Resident Evil detour we all pretend did not happen, the streaming giant has dabbled in everything from moody elves to brooding anti-heroes. And now, it seems the content conjurer has pulled another familiar franchise from the vault.

It has finally pressed “approved” on the live-action adaptation of one of the most beloved video game sagas ever created.

Netflix is officially moving forward with its live-action adaptation of the long-running video game franchise Assassin’s Creed. After years of sporadic updates and creative changes, the streaming platform has finally greenlit the highly anticipated series. Originally announced in 2020, the project has seen multiple development hurdles, including the exit of showrunner Jeb Stuart. Now, Roberto Patino and David Wiener have been confirmed as the new showrunners, creators, and executive producers leading this ambitious Ubisoft collaboration.

The show marks a major step in Netflix’s continuing efforts to adapt major gaming properties for television. With plans for animated and anime spinoffs still on the table, and series like My Melody & Kuromi on their way, this live-action venture is expected to be the flagship title. The Assassin’s Creed series, first launched in 2007, has sold over 200 million copies worldwide and remains one of Ubisoft’s most iconic intellectual properties. Now, it is finally being revived, this time with actual assassins on the streaming screen.

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Celebrated for its rich history and thrilling gameplay, Assassin’s Creed is set to stun in Netflix’s live-action take.

Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed is shaping up to be a globe-spanning historical thriller centered on the eternal tug-of-war between control and free will. The series will reportedly take viewers to Ancient Rome, with up to seventy-five percent of the story unfolding in the past. While no familiar characters from the video game series will return, the structure will mirror the original format, blending historical immersion with a modern-day mystery that ties everything together.

Leading the creative charge are Roberto Patino and David Wiener, a duo with a flair for crafting high-stakes, character-driven narratives. Patino, known for DMZ and Westworld, brings a taste for cerebral chaos, while Wiener’s credits include Brave New World and Homecoming, both built on layered storytelling and philosophical undertones. Together, they seem poised to transform Assassin’s Creed into something more than sword fights and rooftop dives, expect existential dread in a toga.

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