Michael Fassbender to Star in ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Movie

February 3, 2017 assassin's creed, Entertainment, Film, gaming, ubisoft

Michael Fassbender, the man who brought the android David to life in the film Prometheus, will star in and produce the film adaptation of the popular video game series Assassin’s Creed, according to industry trade publication Variety. Assassin’s Creed follows the story of Desmond Miles, a bartender who discovers he is part of an ancient line of assassins after being kidnapped by a secret organization with ties to the Knights Templar. The series spans centuries from the Crusades to the American revolution as Miles travels back in time to retrieve historical artifacts. Assassin’s Creed is the most popular franchise for gaming company Ubisoft, which has sold more than 30 million copies of the game since 2007.

Ubisoft CEO Jean-Julien Baronnet told Variety that Fassbender was the company’s preferred choice to play the protagonist. “Michael is an extremely smart, talented, versatile and committed actor,” said Baronnet. The German-born actor will produce the film through his production company DMC Film.

The latest game in the series, Assassin’s Creed III, will be released on October 30. The title is set during the American revolution and follows Miles as he inhabits his ancestor Connor Kenway, a half English, half-Mohawk. Assassin’s Creed III will also feature historical figures such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. The game broke preorder sales records within the first month of availability.

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[via Variety]

Assassin’s Creed III

1. Assassin’s Creed III

The game will be set in the American revolution as you battle Redcoats in 1775.

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2. Meet Connor Kenway

Players control Connor Kenway, the warrior son of a Native American mother and British father who joins the revolution after his village is destroyed.

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3. Interact with historical figures

The game will also feature historical figures like George Washington.

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4. Powered by Anvil Next

The team behind Assassin’s Creed III spent three years developing a new game engine called Anvil Next. As a result, the game includes an expanded combat and stealth mode.

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5. New weapons

Players will have access to new weapons like tomahawks, rope darts and firearms.

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6. A first-hand look at the American revolution

Assassin’s Creed III takes players from snow-covered Appalachia, to the battlefields of Lexington and Concord to the streets of Boston and New York.

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7. Record breaking preorder sales

Assassin’s Creed III has broken preorder sales since becoming available. They game will be released October 30.