Yesterday, fans finally got their first look atMichael FassbenderasCallum Lynchin the highly-anticipatedAssassin’s Creedvideo game adaptation. With production set to begin on Monday, the video game franchise’s Head of Content,Aymar Azaizia, held a Q&A session throughAssassin’s Creed’s officialTwitteraccount, where he shed some new light on this adventure. The executive revealed that the movie will be set in the same universe as the video game series, but will offer a whole new story, while teasing that fans may see some “familiar faces.”
“We share the same universe. Elements in the film have consequences as in our games, comics, and books. It’s a brand new story, w/ new characters set in our universe. It’s possible you may find some familiar faces.”
Aymar Azaiziaalso confirmed a report from last year, that revealedMichael Fassbenderis actually playing two characters, Michael Lynch in present-day scenes, and his descendant from the Spanish Inquisition, an assassin named Aguilar de Agarorobo. It was revealed yesterday that his present-day character is actually Callum Lynch, who was created specifically for themovie adaptation. He also confirmed that thevideo gamecharacter Abstergo will be seen in the movie, but it isn’t clear who is playing him yet.
Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day. Assassin’s Creed also stars Academy Award winnerMarion Cotillardin the female lead, along withAriane LabedandMichael K. Williams.
Justin Kurzel, who directed Michael Fassbender in the upcomingMacbeth, directs from an adapted screenplay byScott Frank, Michael Leslie,Bill CollageandAdam Cooper. The film has already been set for release on June 29, 2025, so stay tuned for more updates as production gets under way next week. Until then, check outAymar Azaizia’s entire Twitter Q&A session below.
