"Assassin's Creed" is arguably one of the most popular video game franchises to date. After nine successful installments, it was announced that the role playing game will be adapted for the big screen.  

While long-time followers of the game series are excited to see one of their favorite games translated for the cinema, they remain apprehensive about the upcoming project. In light of the many video game adaptation flops, their concern is not completely unfounded. Thankfully, Ubisoft, the game developer of "Assassin's Creed," was quick to assure them that the company will be fully involved in the making of the video game's motion picture adaptation.

Just recently, it was announced that Justin Kurzel has been tapped to direct the "Assassin's Creed" movie. Film distributor 20th Century Fox has also released the official synopsis of their latest theatrical undertaking.

Based on the summary, the story will revolve around the main character Callum Lynch. Michael Fassbender will reportedly play a dual role as Lynch and Lynch's 15th Century Assassin ancestor, Aguilar. 

Aside from Fassbender, a few more Hollywood A-listers have signed on for the film. Reportedly, Logan Marshall-Green will portray Desmond Miles, a member of the Assassin Order and a descendant of numerous familial lines that had sworn allegiance to the Assassins. Kristen Bell will be playing the role of Lucy Stillman who is also a member of the Assassins Order and is a genetic researcher for Abstergo Industries' Animus Project. 

Gary Oldman, on the other hand, will be seen in the role of Dr. Warren Vidic, a member of the Templar Order and who is employed by Abstergo Industries as a scientist. He is put in charge of the genetic memory research and the Animus Project. 

The "Assassin's Creed" movie is expected to debut on Dec. 21, 2016.