Netflix has announced its first major casting for the highly anticipated live-action Assassin’s Creed series, with Australian actor Toby Wallace set as a series regular in a co-lead role. The news, revealed on November 25, 2025, symbolizes an important milestone for the adaptation of Ubisoft’s blockbuster video game franchise, which has sold over 230 million units since 2007. Wallace, 28, known for his breakout roles in Euphoria Season 3, The Bikeriders, and Babyteeth, enters a world of covert alliances and centuries-old conflicts between the Assassins and Templars. Production begins in early 2026 in Italy, with no release date yet, but the series is expected to premiere in late 2026 or 2027.
From 2020 Deal to First Face
The Assassin’s Creed TV series was greenlit in July 2025 as part of Netflix’s 2020 partnership with Ubisoft, aiming to capture the games’ blend of historical fiction, parkour action, and sci-fi lore. Showrunners Roberto Patino (Westworld, DMZ) and David Wiener (Halo, Homecoming) are executive producing alongside Ubisoft’s Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and others. Wallace’s character remains undisclosed, but as co-lead, he will likely anchor the modern-day narrative, reliving ancestors’ memories through the Animus to hunt Pieces of Eden artifacts. The series is standalone from the 2016 film starring Michael Fassbender, focusing on fresh stories within the universe.
Wallace’s Rise: From Indie Breakout to Assassin
Wallace burst onto the scene with the 2019 Netflix YA drama The Society, earning acclaim for his role as Campbell Eliot. His film work includes Babyteeth (2019), for which he won the Marcello Mastroianni Award at Venice, The Bikeriders (2024), and Finestkind (2023). Upcoming projects like Euphoria Season 3 (2026) and Danny Boyle’s Pistol (2022) showcase his versatility. “Toby brings a captivating energy that’s perfect for the high-stakes world of Assassin’s Creed,” Patino said. Repped by CAA and 3 Arts, Wallace’s casting signals Netflix’s commitment to diverse, rising talent for the franchise’s TV debut.
Fan Frenzy: A Leap of Faith for the Brotherhood
Social media erupted: “Toby Wallace as Assassin co-lead? From society secrets to Creed conspiracies—count me in!” Fans speculate on his role—an Animus user or historical ancestor—projecting Emmy buzz for the series. In a gaming universe ripe for adaptation, this live-action leap eyes Arcane-level success.
Assassin’s Ascent: Wallace’s Creed Chronicles Begin
Toby Wallace’s Assassin’s Creed casting isn’t entry—it’s emergence. As the Brotherhood beckons, it leaps: Can new blood breathe life into legends? The stealthy step affirms yes, scripting a saga where shadows summon stardom in Netflix’s narrative nexus.
-By Manoj H