Netflix has announced a new casting update for its upcoming live-action series based on the popular video game Assassin's Creed. The streaming service has confirmed that actor Laura Marcus has joined the show as a series regular. The news was shared through Netflix Geeked on X and later reported by Deadline Hollywood. According to these reports, Marcus is the newest and youngest cast member announced for the series so far.The Assassin's Creed series is being made with Ubisoft and is based on one of the best-known video game franchises in the world. The story is set around a long, secret fight between two powerful groups. One group wants to control people and shape the future. The other group wants to protect free will. This basic idea has been part of the game series since its launch in 2007.Assassin's Creed is still in pre-production, but casting has started to attract some fan interest. Production is expected to begin in Italy in early 2027. There are many unknowns regarding the plot, but Netflix has confirmed it will take a unique approach compared to previous adaptations. The characters portrayed within the series will vary from their video game counterparts.Laura Marcus has worked on such titles as Death by Lightning and Sunrise on the Reaping. She has not been publicly listed as part of the cast for Assassin's Creed, nor have any specifications for her character been released along with Netflix’s other producers. Even so, her addition has been described as an important step in building the cast.The series is being run by Roberto Patino and David Wiener. Both have worked on major television shows in the past. Patino has been involved in Westworld, DMZ, and Sons of Anarchy. Wiener has worked on Halo, Homecoming, and The Killing. Their involvement has helped raise interest in the project.What do we know about the casting and the details on the show Assassin's Creed so far?Laura Marcus is joining a growing cast of actors, including Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, and Zachary Hart. The inclusion of Marcus adds to the cast's growing size; however, Netflix hasn't officially stated how many main characters they will have in the show yet.Deadline Hollywood reports that Marcus has been officially cast in a series regular role, which means she is slated to appear for most of the show's duration and not just for an occasional guest appearance. However, the official statement does not mention whether her character will be featured in any historical era or story arc.In the Assassin's Creed television series, the storyline will feature various characters in key moments throughout history. Like the video games, the series will transition through multiple timelines. The overall plot will be based on how past events affect today's society. Some of the central themes that Netflix has stated they will include are topics such as power, control, faith, and identity.According to the official description, the show centers on a hidden war between two secret groups. One side believes the future of mankind should be controlled. People on the other side have fought to keep as many people as possible free to choose their own direction and create their own path. This conflict is at the heart of the Assassin's Creed brand and has been topical for it for many years.Paris Games Week 2017: Day Five At Porte De Versailles In Paris - Source: GettyNetflix has not stated how closely or far away the shows will resemble the video games for the Assassin's Creed franchise. Reports state that the story will likely be created around the concept of standing on its own. This may potentially create an easier opportunity for someone who has never played the games to be able to follow the show more easily.The announcement made by Netflix Geeked reported that the actress playing the character Laura Marcus is the youngest member of the cast revealed so far. This detail has separated her from all previous casting reports; however, the key remains how she fits into the overall direction of the story once they begin filming.What have the creators of the show for Assassin's Creed said about their vision?Both showrunners, Roberto Patino and David Wiener, released an official statement as part of their announcement regarding the Assassin's Creed series and future plans. In the statement, Patino & Wiener mentioned how they both have been fans of Assassin's Creed since it launched and that although it is primarily known for its action and adventure components, the core narrative element of the series focuses on the journey of humanity in search of its own identity, purpose, and belief systems.Producers Patino and Wiener have regarded the adaptation from game to series as an opportunity to further address the personal side of leading several characters. They also state that the developers, designers, and Creators of the Game at Ubisoft and the network at Netflix have also helped a lot.It has been stated that production is scheduled to take place in Italy sometime during next year, although an exact timeframe has not been revealed. A scheduled date for when it will air on Netflix has not been released.For now, the focus remains on building the cast and preparing for filming. Laura Marcus joining the show marks another step forward. As more details are shared, fans are likely to learn more about the characters and story.