Back in April we heard that Exodus: Gods and Kings screenwriters Adam Cooper and Bill Collage had been brought in to do a rewrite on New Regency’s adaptation of Ubisoft’s hit video game franchise Assassin’s Creed, which has Michael Fassbender attached to co-produce and star. The movie has been in development now for over two years, and according to Fassbender, they are taking their time in order to ensure they “respect” the source material.
“I’m still a part of Assassin’s Creed, and we’re working on the script as we speak,” Fassbender tells IGN. “You know, we absolutely want to respect the game. There’s so much cool stuff in the game that we’re actually spoiled for choice in terms of what we can use and what we can’t, but we also want to bring new elements to it and perhaps our own version of things that already exist in the game. But we’re definitely making a feature film, and we’re approaching it as a feature film, as opposed to approaching it as a video game. But I love the world. I don’t really play that many video games, but when I met up with the guys from Ubisoft and they started to explain this whole world and the idea of DNA memory — you know, I think it’s a very feasible scientific theory. I just thought, “This is so rich,” and about the possibility of it being this cinematic experience. So I’m really excited about it, and we’re working very hard to make sure that we’ve got the best and most exciting, original package.”
Fassbender then went on to comment on the reports that Snowtown helmer Justin Kurzel – who has recently worked with the actor on Macbeth – has been linked to the director’s chair, stating that: “I just think that there’s one thing Justin [Kurzel] should be doing, and that’s directing. I know that from working with him on Macbeth. He’s just fantastic in terms of his vision. Adam, the DP that he works with, is amazing. They’ve got a great shorthand, that’s essential. He’s fantastic with actors and each department. He’s a real heavyweight.”
Originally published August 9, 2014. Updated April 12, 2018.
