Michael Fassbender‘s lastest budding bromance is with director Justin Kurzel. They’ve already collaborated on the grimy "Macbeth" (check out some new posters and images), and for their next effort the duo are completely shifting gears from the Bard and going to the world of video game adaptation with "Assassin’s Creed." And today the first look is here.
Marion Cotillard reteams with the pair as well for this one that takes the popular, stealthy, button-mashing franchise and attempts to break the curse of most video game movies not being all that great. 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.
"Assassin’s Creed" opens on December 21, 2016. [Yahoo]
How can anyone say that they nearly nailed it? I don\’t see any resemblance, the look..ugh..the irony seems so clear in this photo.. "breaking the curse". Don\’t have much hopes, but i will still pray they don\’t sink it.
So far any information we had for this inspires hope. Can\’t wait!
I was so excited about Fassbender when I saw Hunger. That\’s beginning to wane with this kind of garbage. Everyone has to make a living, but I don\’t know why he\’s stooping this low when I\’m sure he has so many other offers.
Costume design seems nearly nailed (minus the hood having the \’beak\’ they normally sport) but, I\’m reminded of this being a video game property film and it carrying the unfortunate stigma that comes with that. I\’m curious, however, to know just how deep Ubisoft\’s involvement with this was just to get a heads up when someone starts pointing fingers when/if it bombs.