The long-quiet Assassin’s Creed live-action project at Netflix has suddenly burst back into conversation, and this time the whispers point to a very specific setting. According to early industry chatter, the show’s first season may take place during the height of Ancient Rome; a period overflowing with political tension, philosophical power struggles, and the kind of shadowy conspiracies the franchise thrives on.
What sparked the rumors is a recent wave of claims suggesting production has quietly begun in Italy, with the creative team building the story around Rome’s imperial era. Multiple sources hint that the show will follow several intersecting characters instead of a single main hero, suggesting a broader narrative structure closer to Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood than a traditional origin story.
If the Rome setting is real, it would mark one of the most ambitious historical backdrops ever attempted for the franchise outside the games. The era is dense with dramatic potential; court intrigue, assassinations, hidden sects, early philosophical movements, and an empire balancing on the edge of chaos. It’s the kind of world where the Brotherhood and its rivals could slot in seamlessly without bending history to the breaking point.
Casting rumors have also added fuel to the fire, with reports claiming Netflix is assembling a younger ensemble meant to reflect different corners of Roman society rather than a single point-of-view assassin. That shift alone suggests the show might be aiming for a sprawling, multi-threaded structure rather than a simple action-drama.
Nothing is confirmed yet, and both Netflix and Ubisoft remain silent. Still, Ancient Rome feels like exactly the kind of setting that could give the series the scale it needs to stand apart from other game adaptations. If the leak holds true, are we finally getting an Assassin’s Creed series worthy of the Animus or another big swing that won’t land? Stay tuned to VGNW and follow us on X for every update as the story unfolds.
Has production begun on Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed show?
Rumors claim early production activity has started in Italy, though no official statements have been made.
Is there a release date for Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed series?
Not yet. No official release window or production timeline has been announced.
