Netflix confirms Assassin’s Creed has started filming — but fans aren’t happy about where the coordinates are set

• Netflix has confirmed that Assassin's Creed has started filming in Rome
• However, some fans have expressed concerns over the show's location and original story
• This news comes after the main cast was confirmed for the series

Filming has commenced on Netflix's Assassin's Creed series, following on from a recent cast announcement that had me feeling optimistic about things.

In a social media post, further casting was posted alongside an announcement that production had begun in Rome, with production primarily filming at the storied Cinecittà Studios.

We have known for a while that the series will follow an original story, instead of adapting the events of the first game, but not everyone is happy with the decision to set it in Ancient Rome, 64 AD.

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