New Photo of Michael Fassbender in ASSASSIN'S CREED
Thanks to EW, we have a new photo from the upcoming Assassin's Creed movie featuring Michael Fassbender and Ariane Labed all decked out in Assassin's Creed style gear. Fassbender also spoke to the outlet about playing the video game in preparation for the role and how they are trying to make something special for the fans.
“I hadn’t played it before these guys approached me. I’ve played it since mainly to get an idea of the physicality of the character. We’re striving to find something special. We believe the whole concept around it is special and want to service that the best we can. The fans are really passionate: very specific and they expect accuracy and historical detail. We’re really trying to capitalize and feed on and enjoy the fun element. We’re working hard to make this something special.”
The movie is being directed by Justin Kurrzel (Macbeth), and it also stars Marion Cotillard (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception), Michael K. Williams (The Wire), Jeremy Irons (Batman v Superman), and Brendan Gleeson (Edge of Tomorrow).
Assassin’s Creed follows a character named of Callum Lynch who, "through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, is able to experience 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."
The movie hits theaters on December 21st, 2016.