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Netflix Casts Toby Wallace as First Lead for Live-Action Assassin’s Creed Series

Production is slated to begin in Italy in 2026, with character details and the time period still unannounced.

Overview

  • Netflix confirmed Toby Wallace as the first series regular, with reports describing his role as a co-lead.
  • Roberto Patino and David Wiener are serving as creators, showrunners, and executive producers.
  • Filming is expected to start in Italy in 2026, which trade reports say will also feature as a setting.
  • An official logline frames the series as a high‑octane thriller about a secret war between factions over control versus free will.
  • Reporting indicates the show will follow new characters across pivotal historical events, alongside separate animated and Netflix Games projects tied to the franchise.