Netflix Sets Assassin’s Creed Series in Motion | Why Ezio Still Rules
Geek Freaks Headlines23 Heinä 2025

Netflix Sets Assassin’s Creed Series in Motion | Why Ezio Still Rules

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we dive into the newly greenlit Assassin’s Creed live-action series from Netflix. Host Frank Lourence shares updates on the show’s long development journey, breaks down the creative team behind the project, and gives his thoughts on which Assassin’s Creed storylines deserve screen time. With Roberto Patino (Sons of Anarchy, Westworld) and David Wiener (Halo, Fear the Walking Dead) leading the charge, hopes are high for a true adaptation win. Frank also teases his latest interview with actor and producer Chris Maher, now live on the Geek Freaks podcast.

Timestamps and Topics:

  • 00:00 Assassin’s Creed live-action series greenlit at Netflix

  • 00:16 Patino and Wiener join as showrunners

  • 00:34 Why Ezio’s arc is the ideal starting point

  • 00:45 The failed 2016 movie and the new era of adaptations

  • 00:56 Which assassin should lead the show?

  • 01:08 New game release + Chris Maher interview plug

Key Takeaways:

  • Netflix officially greenlit a live-action Assassin’s Creed show after years of development

  • Roberto Patino and David Wiener bring strong TV pedigree to the project

  • The Ezio trilogy is the fan-favorite narrative that could anchor the show

  • Ubisoft’s franchise has sold over 230 million copies across 14 mainline games

  • With the recent success of game adaptations, expectations are high for this one

  • Frank suggests a tight focus on period storytelling and asks fans what they’d like to see

Memorable Quotes:

“Personally, I'm saying stick to the Ezio story… It establishes the world through that character.”
“We're kind of in this new era of adaptations actually landing.”
“Should they do any of the modern world stuff, or should they just stick to the period piece?”

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Apple Podcast Tags:
Assassin's Creed, Netflix, video game adaptation, Ubisoft, Ezio Auditore, David Wiener, Roberto Patino, Geek Freaks, gaming news, TV news, live-action series, game to TV adaptations

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