Tanzyn Crawford Joins Netflix's Assassin's Creed Cast

Netflix has added Australian actress Tanzyn Crawford to the cast of its upcoming live-action series adaptation of the Assassin's Creed video game franchise, bolstering an ensemble that includes Toby Wallace and Lola Petticrew as leads, along with series regulars Zachary Hart and Laura Marcus.

The project, executive produced by showrunners Roberto Patino and David Wiener, draws from Ubisoft's bestselling series, which has sold more than 230 million units worldwide since its debut in 2007. According to the official synopsis, the show is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions: one determined to shape mankind's future through control and manipulation, and the other dedicated to preserving free will. The narrative follows characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to influence humanity's destiny. Details about the roles, including Crawford's series regular part, remain undisclosed, as do the specific time period and characters, which sources indicate may differ from those in the original games.

Production is slated to begin in 2026, with filming set to take place in Italy, a location that aligns with the franchise's historical...