Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise is said to be starring in a new Assassin’s Creed film, which may revive the franchise in a high-octane way. Although opinions on the 2016 Michael Fassbender adaptation were divided, industry insiders surmise that a new version of Ubisoft’s cherished series may be in the works, this time with Cruise leading the charge.

If true, this new Assassin’s Creed project would mark a significant departure from the previous film. Sources suggest the movie could take inspiration from Assassin’s Creed II and Brotherhood, centering around the legendary assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Cruise, known for performing his own stunts, could bring a new level of intensity to the parkour-heavy world of the franchise.

While some might find Cruise an unexpected choice for a role typically portrayed by younger actors, his experience in action-heavy roles—from Mission: Impossible to Top Gun: Maverick—could make him a compelling fit for Ubisoft’s iconic assassin. Some speculate he may play an older mentor figure or a completely original assassin within the Assassin’s Creed timeline.