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Extra.ie
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Assassin's Creed fans rejoice: Series based on game greenlit by Netflix
A live action series based on the Assassin's Creed video games has been greenlit by Netflix. The streaming giant announced that a series based on the game series, which follows a millennia long struggle between the Order of Assassins and the Knights Templar. And after 18 years, 13 mainline games, and a film adaptation starring Michael Fassbender in 2016, it's now time for a limited series. A live action series based on the Assassin's Creed video games has been greenlit by Netflix. Pic: Ubisoft Netflix say in their official logline that the series will be a thriller, and will follow 'a secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind's future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will.' The series will be produced by Robert Patino and David Wiener, the latter of whom has experience in video game to series adaptations as he worked on Halo, with other executive producers including Margaret Boykin, Gerard Guillemont, and Ubisoft Film and Television's Austin Dill and Matt O'Toole. Netflix signed a deal with Ubisoft, who develop the games, back in 2020, with the deal including multiple projects for the streaming service; including an anime series, animated series and the aforementioned live action series. The game has been adapted several times since its first release in 2007, including a live action film starring Michael Fassbender. Pic: REX 'We've been fans of Assassin's Creed since its release in 2007,' Robert and David said in a joint statement. 'Every day we work on this show, we come away excited and humbled by the possibilities that Assassin's Creed opens to us. 'Beneath the scope, the spectacle, the parkour and the thrills is a baseline for the most essential kind of human story — about people searching for purpose, struggling with questions of identity and destiny and faith. It is about power and violence and sex and greed and vengeance. 'But more than anything, this is a show about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time. And it's about what we stand to lose as a species, when those connections break,' they. continued. The series has seen over 13 games and several adaptations over the years. Pic: KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images 'We've got an amazing team behind us with the folks at Ubisoft and our champions at Netflix, and we're committed to creating something undeniable for fans all over the planet.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Assassin's Creed Live-Action Adaptation Ordered to Series at Netflix
The battle for human destiny is on. Netflix has greenlit a live-action series based on the popular Assassin's Creed video game, the streaming service announced Thursday. More from TVLine Casting News: Olivia Colman and Brie Larson's FX Drama, Jax Taylor Exits The Valley and More Stranger Things' Goosebump-Inducing Season 5 Trailer All But Screams, 'This Will Be Worth the Wait' Madam Secretary Stars Téa Leoni and Tim Daly Marry in Real Life Assassin's Creed follows the ongoing, years-old struggle for peace between groups known as the Assassins and the Templars. The Ubisoft video-game franchise started in 2007 with the release of Assassin's Creed and now includes 13 total video games. The most recent, Assassin's Creed Shadows, was released in March. A film based on the game, starring Michael Fassbender, was released in 2016. Per the official logline, the series will be a thriller following a 'secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind's future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will.' As such, the characters will be present at major historical events 'as they battle to shape humanity's destiny.' The series hails from Robert Patino (DMZ, Westworld) and David Wiener (Halo, Fear the Walking Dead), who will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Other EPs include Gerard Guillemot (Mythic Quest), Margaret Boykin (Mythic Quest), Ubisoft Film & Television's Austin Dill and Matt O'Toole. Netflix's deal with Ubisoft got underway in 2020 and includes multiple Assassin's Creed projects, including animated and anime series inspired by the games. 'We've been fans of Assassin's Creed since its release in 2007. Every day we work on this show, we come away excited and humbled by the possibilities that Assassin's Creed opens to us,' Wiener and Patino said in a joint statement. 'Beneath the scope, the spectacle, the parkour and the thrills is a baseline for the most essential kind of human story — about people searching for purpose, struggling with questions of identity and destiny and faith. It is about power and violence and sex and greed and vengeance.'But more than anything, this is a show about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time,' the statement continues. 'And it's about what we stand to lose as a species, when those connections break. We've got an amazing team behind us with the folks at Ubisoft and our champions at Netflix, and we're committed to creating something undeniable for fans all over the planet.' Are you excited about a live-action series? Hit the comments with your thoughts! Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Assassin's Creed' Live-Action Series Greenlit at Netflix
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Reports that there was an "Assassin's Creed" TV series was in the works at Netflix date as far back as 2020, but now the green light is finally flashing. The Hollywood Reporter announces that the show the show is officially greenlit at the streamer. Robert Patino and David Wiener serve as creators, showrunners, and executive producers on the series. Read More: 'Stranger Things 5' Trailer Teases an Explosive Climax The official logline of the series reads, "'Assassin's Creed' is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind's future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will. The series follows its characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape humanity's destiny." Ubisoft The first "Assassin's Creed" game launched in 2007 and the franchise has proven to be a flagship one for spin-offs there have been dozens of titles in the "Assassin's Creed" series set all over different points in history, with the player taking the roles of samurai, Vikings, pirates, and more. "We've been fans of Assassin's Creed since its release in 2007," Wiener and Patino said in a joint statement. "Every day we work on this show, we come away excited and humbled by the possibilities that Assassin's Creed opens to us." "Beneath the scope, the spectacle, the parkour and the thrills is a baseline for the most essential kind of human story — about people searching for purpose, struggling with questions of identity and destiny and faith. It is about power and violence and sex and greed and vengeance." "But more than anything, this is a show about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time. And it's about what we stand to lose as a species, when those connections break." "We've got an amazing team behind us with the folks at Ubisoft and our champions at Netflix, and we're committed to creating something undeniable for fans all over the planet." Netflix's series won't be the first live-action adaptation of the game. Michael Fassbender starred in a 2016 "Assassin's Creed" film. While it was critically panned, it made $240 million at the box office. More TV: 'Harry Potter' Reboot Reveals First Look at Hagrid First Look at the New Harry Potter Revealed
