Michael Fassbender Is Callum Lynch In ASSASSIN’S CREED Movie First Look Pic

Here’s a first look at Michael Fassbender as Callum Lynch in New Regency and 20th Century Fox’s ASSASSIN’S CREED movie. (via Yahoo! Movies)

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 stars Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender (X-Men: Days of Future Past, 12 Years a Slave) and Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard (The Dark Knight Rises, La Vie en Rose). Filming begins on Monday in Malta, London, and Spain.

The film is directed by Justin Kurzel (Snowtown, Macbeth); produced by New Regency, Ubisoft Motion Pictures, DMC Films and Kennedy/Marshall; co-financed by RatPac Entertainment and Alpha Pictures; and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

ASSASSIN’S CREED opens in theaters worldwide on December 21st, 2016.