Assassin's Creed showrunner is 'no longer involved' in the Netflix series

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Netflix's live-action adaptation of the Assassin's Creed video game series has lost its showrunner.

In an exclusive chat with TechRadar, Jeb Stuart confirmed that he was «no longer involved» in the forthcoming Netflix show. Stuart, who joined the project in June 2021, cited creative differences as the main reason behind his departure, but expressed no ill will towards Netflix or Ubisoft – the latter being Assassin's Creed's creators – over the decision to part ways.

Asked by TechRadar for a development update on Assassin's Creed's TV adaptation, Stuart said: «I can tell you right now that I'm no longer involved with Assassin's Creed. 

»Without going into all the details, I developed the series out of L.A. [but] it was moved over to London, and I think that's the best situation as far as that's concerned. I feel like the London executives want to take it in a different direction, so we decided to part paths. So I'm not involved in Assassin's Creed, but I know it's going to be a great show when they make it."

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Stuart's departure will be viewed as a blow by some Assassin's Creed fans. The screenwriter-producer has plenty of experience when it comes to action-packed historical dramas, including his work on Netflix's Vikings: Valhalla. Stuart's other notable credits include Die Hard and The Fugitive, two of the best action movies of the last 35 years, so a live-action adaptation of Assassin's Creed – particularly one set in the early 11th century, such as Assassin's Creed: