After months of speculation, Netflix has confirmed that its Assassin’s Creed series is set in Ancient Rome. The location became clear months ago when it was revealed that the adaptation of the video game will film in Rome, Italy. The time period was not that obvious since the games span events from ancient history to the early 20th century.

The TV series will tell an original story nor covered in the games which will be set in Rome 64 AD. The year, associated with the Great Fire of Rome, falls during the reign of Emperor Nero.

Production has begun with filming taking place primarily at Cinecittà Studios, expanding upon the established Ancient Rome back lot.

Rounding out the ensemble cast are four more recurring players: Sandra Guldberg-Kampp (Foundation, The Rain, Electric Child), Youssef Kerkour (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms), Mirren Mack (Hedda, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple) and Louis McCartney (Stranger Things: The First Shadow).

Previously announced cast includes leads Lola Petticrew and Toby Wallace as well as Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford, Nabhann Rizwan, Claes Bang, Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, Corrado Invernizzi.

Assassin’s Creed is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will. The series follows its characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape humanity’s destiny.

Roberto Patino and David Wiener serve as showrunners. They executive produce with Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill, Genevieve Jones for Ubisoft Film & Television, and Matt O’Toole.

With more than 230 million units sold, the Assassin’s Creed franchise is one of the best-selling series in video game history.