The Malta Film Commission is pleased to announce thatAssassin’s Creedhas commenced filming in Malta.Assassin’s Creedstars Academy Award nomineeMichael Fassbender(X-Men: Days of Future Past,12 Years a Slave) and Academy Award winnerMarion Cotillard(The Dark Knight Rises, La Vie en Rose). The film is directed byJustin Kurzel(The Snowtown Murders,Macbeth) and produced by New Regency, Ubisoft Motion Pictures, DMC Films and Kennedy/Marshall, with 20th Century Fox distributing.Assassin’s Creedopens in theaters worldwide on December 21st, 2016.
The story is about a revolutionary technology that unlocks 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. Fans got their first look atMichael Fassbender’sCallum Lynchlast month with the first official photo.
Minister for Tourism,Edward Zammit Lewis, who is also responsible for the film industry, said that this is the 8th major production this year. It shows that the strategy adopted by the Government is reaping benefits and ensuring consistency with back to back projects. This is the fastest growing economic niche in the Maltese economy and we are working hard to keep the momentum.
Film CommissionerEngelbert Grech, said that it’s a great feat for the country to attract such a massive production. Malta has truly become a key film location.Assassin’s Creedchose Malta following discussion with the Malta Film Commission and will benefit from incentives offered to productions filming in Malta. The production in Malta is being serviced by Latina Pictures.
The Assassin’s Creed supporting cast includesAriane Labed,Michael K. Williams, Carlos Bardem (Escobar: Paradise Lost) and Denis Menochet.Justin Kurzelis directing from an adapted screenplay byScott Frank, Michael Leslie,Bill Collageand Adam Cooper. We’ll be sure to keep you posted with more updates as thisvideo game adaptationcontinues production in Malta. Do you think this could usher in a new era of video game adaptations that succeed at thebox office?
