Assassin’s Creed Netflix Series Casts Naomi Rapace from Prometheus

Great news for all you Assassin’s Creed fans out there! Netflix’s TV adaptation of the popular video game series just announced some new cast members, and it’s looking exciting. Noomi Rapace, known for her role in Prometheus, is set to join the show, along with Corrado Invernizzi, Sean Harris, and Ramzy Bedia in undisclosed recurring roles. Other confirmed cast members include Lola Petticrew, Zachary Hart, Toby Wallace, Tanzyn Crawford, and Laura Marcus, although their characters haven’t been revealed yet.

The show’s official description teases a high-octane thriller that delves into the secret war between two mysterious factions—one seeking to control mankind’s future through manipulation, and the other fighting for free will. Set against pivotal historical events, the characters will battle to shape humanity’s destiny, which sounds like classic Assassin’s Creed lore to me. The ongoing conflict between the Assassins and the Templars, two secretive groups vying for power, is a key theme in the series, as they search for powerful artifacts throughout history.

With the first game hitting screens back in 2007 and selling over 230 million units worldwide, it’s no surprise that this TV adaptation is eagerly anticipated. While rumors suggest the series may be set in Ancient Rome, with a brand-new storyline rather than directly adapting any specific game, we’ll have to wait for more details. Showrunners David Wiener from the Halo series and Roberto Patino from Westworld are at the helm, promising an epic adaptation of one of the most beloved video game franchises.

As for when we can expect to see the series on Netflix, well, that’s still a mystery. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the release date. Until then, mark your calendars and get ready for an action-packed journey through history with the Assassin’s Creed TV series.