Assassin’s Creed live-action at Netflix finds first series regular

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Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed has named its first series regular: Toby Wallace (Euphoria Season 3, The Bikeriders). The project is being developed in collaboration with Ubisoft Film & Television. Described as a high-octane thriller, the series centers on a clandestine conflict between two rival factions – one driven by control, the other by the preservation of free will – as characters move through pivotal moments in history. The casting news follows the show’s official greenlight in July 2025. Additional casting or a premiere window was not disclosed.

What we know so far

• First series regular: Toby Wallace (Euphoria Season 3, The Bikeriders).
• Format: Live-action series adaptation of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise.
• Development: In collaboration with Ubisoft Film & Television.
• Premise: A secret war between two shadow factions, explored across key historical events.
• Timeline: Officially greenlit in July 2025.

Creative team and producers

Netflix has signed Emmy nominees Roberto Patino (DMZ, Westworld, Sons of Anarchy) and David Wiener (Halo, Homecoming, The Killing) as creators, showrunners, and executive producers. They are joined by executive producers from Ubisoft Film & Television – Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, and Genevieve Jones – with Matt O’Toole also executive producing.

Key people involved – quick reference

The table below summarizes the core creative and production leads named in the announcement.

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Part of a broader Ubisoft–Netflix pipeline

This live-action Assassin’s Creed series is the first of several planned adaptations under Netflix’s deal with Ubisoft Film & Television. Separately, Netflix hosts the animated series Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, which is nominated for Best Video Game Adaptation at the 2025 Game Awards. The companies have not provided additional details on scheduling for the Assassin’s Creed series.

Final takeaway – why it matters

The first casting milestone signals active momentum for Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed adaptation, now backed by veteran showrunners and a defined production bench. For players and fans of the franchise’s historical intrigue and stealth-driven storytelling, this setup points to a series focused on the core theme of control versus free will – with the flexibility to explore multiple eras as development progresses.