Just under one year from now, one of the most popular video games will come to life on the silver screen whenAssassin’s Creedarrives in theaters on June 20, 2025.Michael Fassbenderstars as Callum Lynch, who learns he is part of a long line of assassins. The actor also portrays Callum’s ancestor Aguilar, a 15th Century assassin, whose memories he can access through new technology. Thevideo gameis among the most popular on the market, but during a new interview withEntertainment Weekly,Michael Fassbenderrevealed that he had never played the game before he landed the role.
“I hadn’t played it before these guys approached me. I’ve played it since mainly to get an idea of the physicality of the character. We’re striving to find something special. We believe the whole concept around it is special and want to service that the best we can. The fans are really passionate: very specific and they expect accuracy and historical detail. We’re really trying to capitalize and feed on and enjoy the fun element. We’re working hard to make this something special.”
Marion Cotillard,Ariane Labed,Michael K. Williams, Carlos Bardem, Denis Menochet,Brendan GleesonandJeremy Ironsround out the supporting cast for Assassin’s Creed, which started production this past August in Malta. It has already been confirmed that this adaptation will be set in the same universe as the video game series.Azaïzia Aymarhas teased that certain characters from the games will be popping up in the movie, but he wouldn’t reveal any specific names.
“A lot of the stuff in the game is Parkour. Blades attached to his wrists. It’s about getting in close to the target, close quarters fighting. I’ve learned how to roly poly, tumble turn. Stuff you may do in everyday life. Like cartwheels. No - just basic fight choreography stuff. I did some horse stuff today. So stuff like that.”
Justin Kurzeldirects from a screenplay byScott Frank,Bill Collage,Adam Cooperand Michael Leslie. In addition,Entertainment Weeklydebuted a new photo fromAssassin’s Creed, which features our first look atAriane Labed, alongsideMichael Fassbender. Take a look at the new photo below, and stay tuned for more onAssassin’s Creed, which hits theaters on July 25, 2025.
