As more photos are released from the upcoming Assassin's Creed, we're getting a better idea of the movie's scope. Two new photos reinforce the distinct eras that will be depicted in the video game adaptation.
Michael Fassbender stars as Callum Lynch, a descendant of a man named Aguilar who lived in 15th-century Spain. Aguilar was a member of a secret society known as the Assassins. The photo above, via Coming Soon, shows Aguilar in warrior mode.
The other new photo reveals Callum Lunch in trouble in the modern day.
In fact it looks like he's about to be executed, a conclusion we draw based on a previous photo of the character being visited by a priest in what looks like a prison cell. Callum Lynch is a new character, created especially for the movie.
Here's the official synopsis:
"Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences 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."
Marion Cotillard, Michael K. Williams, Jeremy Irons and Brendan Gleeson also star. Justin Kurzel is directing; he previously worked with Fassbender and Cotillard on last year's Macbeth, which featured several large-scale battle scenes. Clearly, Kurzel can expertly handle big, exciting action sequences and the excellent actors in the cast suggests the film will also include scenes that will allow their dramatic talents to be showcased.
Assassin's Creed will open in theaters on December 21.
