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Assassin's Creed film gets screenwriter
Posted: 15.01.2013 06:06 by JonahFalcon Comments: 5
New Regency and Ubisoft have announced the screenwriter for the film adaptation of Assassin's Creed, and they've opted to go with a writer with no feature film experience.

Michael Lesslie, a British playwright, has ranged from a stage adaptation of Swimming with Sharks to his own directorial stage production of Hamlet. The writer also penned a few short films.

Last July, it was announced that Michael Fassbender would be playing protagonist Altair.

Source: IGN

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By SiyaenSokol (SI Elite) on Jan 15, 2013
SiyaenSokol
I think a film for this game could be quite cool, but I also know that writers tend to destroy the story at times.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Jan 15, 2013
herodotus
Just watched Fassbender yet again in "Centurion" and still think he might be a bit too much of a pretty-boy choice.
Still, there's no denying his talent. If Jake Gyllenhaal can quite successfully play Dustan in "PoP", then Fassbender, being a superior actor by half, will surely rule.
Incidentally, I just read the PC POWERPLAY review of "AC III" (Aussie mag been around for donkey's). They gave it 4/10 which is a huge slap in the face for the series.
By danfreeman (SI Core) on Jan 15, 2013
danfreeman
Wow,4/10 is way too harsh,yea it`s not as good as the others but it is still a true AC game.
By Xyfer117 (SI Core) on Jan 15, 2013
Xyfer117
I thought they'd get someone with a bit more of an impressive C.V (no offense to "Michael Lesslie") interesting that they've gone for someone british.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Jan 15, 2013
herodotus
Brits and Aussies always make the best actors for these and sundry films. Why? Our industries are small and tough to make a name in.
The Aussie invasion also continues on with Karl Urban, who did well in "Pathfinder" and "The Chronicles of Riddick", with his latest lead role in "Dredd" (much better than Stallone). Also I just re-watched sections of "Centurion" and I've changed my mind - I think Fassbender will do well. He's been working hard building his resume over the past few years, and it's good to see it all finally paying off for him.

As an aside, when Hugh Laurie auditioned for "House", the Producers apparently said that they were thankful they'd finally found a talented American actor who could play the role so well. They were then told he was British. Ding! Most comedians make the best dramatic actors.