Assassin’s Creed Live-Action Netflix Series Taps Chernobyl Director
The live-action adaptation of the globally renowned Assassin’s Creed franchise on Netflix has taken a major step forward with the official confirmation of its director. The project further underscores its high-profile ambitions by appointing an award-winning filmmaker, while Ubisoft remains directly involved in the creative process — signaling that the series is positioned as one of Netflix’s flagship game adaptations.
Assassin’s Creed Live-Action Series Appoints Johan Renck as Director
Netflix has confirmed that Johan Renck, the Swedish director best known for HBO’s critically acclaimed miniseries Chernobyl, will direct the live-action Assassin’s Creed series. Renck’s work on Chernobyl earned widespread praise and multiple Emmy Awards, establishing him as a filmmaker capable of handling dark, complex, and large-scale narratives.
Prior to this announcement, the series had already revealed several key cast members. Toby Wallace (Euphoria) and Lola Petticrew (Say Nothing) have been cast in leading roles, alongside Zachary Hart (Slow Horses) and Laura Marcus (Death by Lightning) in major supporting roles.
A Flagship Project Under the Netflix–Ubisoft Partnership
The Assassin’s Creed series was first announced in July as the first live-action project developed under the long-standing partnership between Netflix and Ubisoft, an agreement originally signed in 2020. While story details remain tightly under wraps, the official synopsis describes a narrative centered on a secret war between two shadowy factions — one seeking to control and shape humanity’s future, and the other fighting to preserve free will.
True to the franchise’s roots, the series is expected to take viewers across pivotal moments in history, exploring how this hidden conflict influences the fate of the world across different eras.
Ubisoft’s Direct Involvement in Production
On the production side, Roberto Patino and David Wiener will serve as creators, showrunners, and executive producers. Ubisoft Film & Television is deeply involved, with Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, Genevieve Jones, and Matt O’Toole attached as producers.
This level of direct participation highlights Ubisoft’s commitment to safeguarding the core identity of Assassin’s Creed, ensuring that the themes of Assassins versus Templars, historical intrigue, and philosophical conflict remain intact in the transition from game to screen.
High Expectations for the Adaptation
With Johan Renck at the helm and Ubisoft overseeing the project closely, expectations for the Assassin’s Creed live-action series are notably high. Fans and industry watchers alike are eager to see whether the series can deliver a compelling and mature portrayal of the franchise’s iconic conflict, while also standing on its own as a premium television production.
Netflix has yet to announce a release window or additional details, but further updates are expected in the coming months. As always, any new information will be brought to you as soon as it becomes available.
Source: Variety
