In a thrilling comeback for fans, Ubisoft’s live-action Assassin’s Creed series is finally advancing to production on Netflix after years of development hurdles. After stating intentions back in 2017, the project momentarily faded from view but resurfaced amid current industry buzz.

During its long journey, the production team has enlisted Roberto Patino and David Wiener as showrunners and executive producers. Their vision for the series centers around complex themes of power, violence, sex, greed, and vengeance—elements that resonate deeply within the franchise’s core.

The showrunners revealed, “It is about power and violence and sex and greed and vengeance.” However, they also stress the importance of human connections over time and culture, stating, “This is a show about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time.”

As fans eagerly await further details, the series promises to explore not just the darker themes associated with the franchise, but also the pivotal connections between characters throughout the ages, challenging viewers to reflect on the consequences of disconnection in our modern world. This announcement has rekindled intrigue among die-hard Assassin’s Creed enthusiasts and casual viewers alike.