Assassin's Creed Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th 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.

Cited as official plot version from foxmovies.com

Action Adventure Sci-Fi 3D Based on Game Epic

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Assassin's Creed.

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  Michael Fassbender

  ... Desmond Miles

  Black Bag, Kneecap

• M
  Marion Cotillard

  Lee, Inception

• 
  Brendan Gleeson

  Joker: Folie à Deux, Paddington 2

• J
  Jeremy Irons

  ... Alan Rikkin

  The Beekeeper, Better Start Swimming

• A
  Ariane Labed

  The Vourdalak, Before Midnight

• M
  Matias Varela

  Point Break, Easy Money

• D
  Denis Menochet

  The Beasts, Special Forces

• C
  Carlos Bardem

• C
  Coco König

  ... Abstergo Orderly

• B
  Brian Gleeson

  ... Young Joseph

  mother!, Hellboy

• M
  Michael K. Williams

  Ghostbusters, Robocop

Crew Behind the Film

The Assassin's Creed behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Justin Kurzel last directed The Order and Nitram. The film's writer Bill Collage last wrote Sleeping Dogs and The Transporter Refueled.

Director

Justin Kurzel

Screenwriters

Bill Collage
Adam Cooper

Producers

Jean-Julien Baronnet
Patrick Crowley
Michael Fassbender
Gérard Guillemot
Didier Lupfer

Production Details

What we know about the Assassin's Creed movie production.

Key Facts

• The film was set to open August 7, 2015 but won't be ready in time, so it was pushed to 2016 (Variety, 9/18/14).
• Based on the popular video game of the same name.

Production Updates for Assassin's Creed

Oct 2016

Completed

Changed Assassin's Creed movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. The script has gone through several rewrites, while the production itself has grappled with scheduling issues. Pushed to 2016.

Oct 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Ubisoft Motion Pictures will develop the film in close collaboration with New Regency. Writing of the screenplay begins immediately and the project is being fast tracked as the creative pieces come together, while allowing Ubisoft to maintain control of key elements of the movie’s creative direction.

Oct 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Ubisoft has been shopping the property around Hollywood over the last several months. Sony PiCtures is in final negotiations to adapt and distribute the pic.

May 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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