From Westeros to the Animus, Tanzyn Crawford is leveling up. After winning fans as Tanselle in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Crawford has been cast in Netflix’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed series. The adaptation marks the first live‑action project developed under Netflix’s partnership with Ubisoft, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the streamer’s most ambitious gaming translations yet.
Quick Read
- Tanzyn Crawford joins the cast of Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed.
- She stars alongside Lola Petticrew, Toby Wallace, Laura Marcus, and Zachary Hart.
- The series will explore the secret war between Assassins and Templars.
A cast ready to leap into history
Netflix confirmed that Crawford will star alongside Lola Petticrew (Say Nothing), Toby Wallace (Euphoria), Laura Marcus (Bad Education), and Zachary Hart (Slow Horses). These are the first series regulars announced, with more casting still under wraps. While character details remain secret, the ensemble signals a mix of rising talent and proven performers — a strategy that mirrors how Game of Thrones once blended unknowns with veterans to create iconic roles. Fans are already speculating which historical eras these actors will inhabit, from Renaissance Italy to Revolutionary France.
What the series will be about
The logline promises a “high‑octane thriller” centered on the eternal conflict between Assassins, who fight to preserve free will, and Templars, who seek control over humanity’s destiny. True to the games, the series will follow characters across pivotal historical events, weaving parkour, stealth, and political intrigue into a narrative about identity, destiny, and faith. Think The Witcher’s sprawling fantasy meets Westworld’s philosophical edge — but with hidden blades and rooftop chases.
The creative team behind the Brotherhood
Guiding the series are Emmy nominees Roberto Patino (Westworld, Sons of Anarchy) and David Wiener (Halo, Homecoming), serving as creators, showrunners, and executive producers. In their joint statement, they described Assassin’s Creed as a story about human connection across cultures and time, warning of what we stand to lose when those bonds break. Ubisoft Film & Television is also deeply involved, with Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill joining as executive producers. The collaboration ensures the series honors the franchise’s legacy while expanding it for new audiences.
When will it release?
Netflix hasn’t announced a release date yet, but given the scale of production and the secrecy surrounding character details, fans shouldn’t expect the Brotherhood to reveal its secrets overnight. Still, with casting locked and creative leads in place, the Animus is officially powered up. The series joins Netflix’s growing roster of gaming adaptations, following Castlevania, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and the Emmy‑winning Arcane.
