One of the best things about the Assassin's Creed video games is being able to take a leap of faith, and of all the inevitable nods to the franchise the movie has to include, it's great to see that this one made the cut. Unfortunately, we don't get to see whether or not Aguilar lands in a cart full of hay, but we do get even more insight into how the Animus works as Callum is forced to also make the massive jump!
An original story rather than a direct take on one of the games, the movie picks up with Callum Lynch in the present after he discovers he’s a descendant of the secret Assassins society through unlocked memories that allow him to relive the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain.
After gaining incredible knowledge and skills he’s poised to take on the oppressive Knights Templar in the present day. Set in the same world as the game, but just how closely tied to them it will be remains to be seen. Assassin’s Creed stars Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Ariane Labed, and is currently set to be released on December 21st, 2016. Are you guys excited?