Assassin's creed: What michael fassbender has learned from playing the game

While Michael Fassbender is set to star as Callum Lynch in the upcoming Assassin's Creed move, it wasn't until recently that he finally played a game in the popular video game series it's adapted from.

"I hadn’t played it before these guys approached me," Fassbender admitted in an interview with EW, saying he's since played one of the titles "mainly to get an idea of the physicality of the character."


Fassbender went on to note that he's well aware of the passion that Assassin's Creed fans have for the franchise. As such, the studio is "striving to find something special" and deliver the historical accuracy and attention to detail that series veterans expect.

"We’re really trying to capitalize and feed on and enjoy the fun element," Fassbender added. "We’re working hard to make this something special."

With regard to what he learned from his time playing the game, Fassbender highlighted the physical component involved in navigating the world, noting "a lot of the stuff in the game is parkour."


Additionally, the actor spoke to the large amount of "close quarters fighting," noting that since the hero is equipped with blades on his wrists "it's about getting in close to the target."

Many of these feats Fassbender will be performing himself, jokingly saying he's "learned how to roly poly, tumble turn." On a more serious note, he said he's been doing "basic fight choreography stuff" as well as "some horse stuff."

Assassin's Creed opens in theaters next December and will tell an entirely new story set in Spain in the 15th Century, though it does feature a shared universe with the games. For a sneak peek at Callum Lynch's upcoming adventure, here's an early look at Fassbender in his Assassin's outfit.