Netflix's Assassin's Creed has finally begun filming in Rome, Italy. The news was confirmed by Netflix. The series is set in 64 AD, a time in ancient Rome during the reign of Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, who was the final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.From the details shared by the streaming service, the series will tell a brand-new story set in ancient Rome. However, the complete detail about the storyline is not shared as of now.Its logline reads:"Assassin's Creed is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will. The series follows its characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape humanity’s destiny."More on the story below.Netflix starts filming the Assassin's Creed series in Rome View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAccording to Ubisoft, the company teaming up with Netflix for the series, most of the filming is taking place at Cinecittà Studios, which, as per reports, is Europe's largest filming studio. The shoot is expected to wrap up in about seven months, suggesting it could be completed around October, as reported by Variety.Covering over 400,000 square meters, Cinecittà Studios has been home to many big film projects, some of which include Once Upon A Time In America, For A Few Dollars More, The Passion of the Christ, and Cleopatra.The main cast of Assassin's Creed includes Claes Bang, Lola Petticrew, Laura Marcus, Nabhaan Rizwan, Tanzyn Crawford, Toby Wallace, and Zachary Hart. The recurring cast includes Corrado Invernizzi, Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Mirren Mack, Sean Harris, Louis McCartney, Sandra Guldberg-Kampp, and Youssef Kerkour.However, the creators haven't revealed the details about the cast's characters, keeping the details private as of now.The executive producers of the series include the creators Roberto Patino and David Wiener, along with Austin Dill, Gerard Guillemot, Genevieve Jones, Matt O'Toole, and Margaret Boykin. Famous works of Patino include Sons of Anarchy, Zero Day, and Westworld. Weiner's best works include Halo, Homecoming, and Flesh & Bone.Talking about the series, creators and showrunners David Wiener and Roberto Patino said in a statement to Tudum:"We’ve been fans of Assassin's Creed since its release in 2007. Every day we work on this show, we come away excited and humbled by the possibilities that Assassin's Creed opens to us."They added:"This is a show about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time. And it’s about what we stand to lose as a species, when those connections break. We’ve got an amazing team behind us with the folks at Ubisoft and our champions at Netflix, and we’re committed to creating something undeniable for fans all over the planet."Margaret Boykin added in another reported statement:"We look forward to delivering an experience that speaks to the heart of what fans love about Assassin’s Creed, while introducing its unforgettable worlds and timeless themes to new audiences worldwide."The official release date of the series is yet to be announced by the creators. Netflix usually takes about a year or two to complete the filming and release a project. Based on this pattern, viewers can expect Assassin's Creed to release sometime in 2027 or the following year. However, this is just a speculation, with the official release date yet to be announced.Follow Soap Central to stay updated with more details!