Justin Kurzel previously worked with
Assassin's Creed stars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard on the European indie adaptation of
Macbeth, which was very well received by film critics. It was that relationship which landed Kurzel the directing gig on
AC and secured Cotillard for the project. While the last few video game movies (Warcraft, Hitman: Agent 47, Need For Speed) left a lot to be desired that hasn't appeared to put a damper on studio optimism surrounding the genre. With star power such as Fassbender and Cotillard backing the project, perhaps
Assassin's Creed will turn into a film franchise for 20th Century Fox?
If that's the case, Kurzel and Fassbender are getting an early start on development as the director has revealed that he's already started talking with the
X-Men: Apocalypse Magneto actor about where a potential sequel could go. "
We were talking about it the other day," Kurzel said in the latest print issue of Total Film magazine. He added, "
If we could find a period that, again, doesn’t feel like it’s repeating the game. And then you’ve got to think about how Michael would fit within that period and time. You really can create a whole new palette for the next film. The war between the Templars and the Assassins can be flipped and changed, so it provides some pretty unique takes on where you could take the story."
SYNOPSIS: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.
DIRECTOR: Justin Kurzel
SCRIPT: Bill Collage, Adam Cooper, Scott Frank and Michael Lesslie
CAST: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Michael K. Willaims, Ariane Labed
RELEASE DATE: December 21st, 2016