NETFLIX'S "ASSASSIN'S CREED" BEGINS PRODUCTION IN ROME, ITALY

The Series Will Be An Original Story Set in Rome 64 AD

Four Additional Recurring Cast Members Added To The Ensemble

Today, Netflix announced that the Assassin's Creed series has begun filming in Rome, Italy. The original story will be set in Rome 64 AD. Production will primarily film at Cinecittà Studios; The production is expanding upon the established Ancient Rome back lot to immerse filming in this time period.

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.

Four additional recurring cast have been added to round out a full ensemble for the series:

Sandra Guldberg-Kampp (she/her) (Foundation, The Rain, Electric Child)

Youssef Kerkour (he/him) (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms)

Mirren Mack (she/her) (Hedda, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple)

Louis McCartney (he/him) (Stranger Things: The First Shadow)

About Assassin's Creed

· Logline: 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.

· Showrunner/Executive Producer: Roberto Patino (DMZ, Westworld, Sons of Anarchy) and David Wiener (Halo, Homecoming, The Killing)

· Executive Producers: Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, Genevieve Jones for Ubisoft Film & Television, and Matt O'Toole.

· Previously Announced Cast: Lola Petticrew, Toby Wallace, Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford, Nabhann Rizwan, Claes Bang, Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, Corrado Invernizzi

· With more than 230 million units sold, the Assassin's Creed franchise is one of the best-selling series in video game history and set an industry standard with its rich, engrossing storytelling.