Netflix Casts Toby Wallace in Assassin's Creed Series

Netflix has cast Australian actor Toby Wallace in a co-lead role for its upcoming live-action adaptation of the Assassin's Creed video game franchise, marking the first major casting announcement for the series.

The project, stemming from a 2020 partnership between Netflix and Ubisoft, centers on the longstanding conflict between two secretive organizations: one dedicated to shaping humanity's future through control and manipulation, and the other committed to safeguarding free will. Characters in the series, which differ from those in the games, navigate pivotal historical events in their efforts to influence the course of human destiny. Production is slated to begin in 2026 in Italy, where the first season will be set, though the specific time period remains undisclosed. Potential inspiration includes the Italian Renaissance era featured in the second installment of the original games.

Roberto Patino, known for his work on DMZ and Westworld, and David Wiener, who has credits including Halo and Homecoming, will serve as showrunners and executive producers. They are joined by executive producers Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, and Genevieve Jones from Ubisoft...