Hang with Napoleon, Robespierre, and other famous French-folk in Assassin’s Creed Unity

By Will Fulton Published November 17, 2014

The latest trailer in the lead-up to Assassin’s Creed Unity‘s November 11 release introduces some of the actors behind the characters you encounter on your journey through revolutionary France. Fictional assassin protagonist Arno Dorian and his childhood flame-turned-Templar Elise are joined by a diverse lineup of historical personages, including the Marquis de Sade, Robespierre, and Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Dan Jeannotte (Arno) and Catherine Bérubé (Elise) share some of their characters’ backstories, such as how their childhood play evolved into adult romance. The actors behind the historical characters talk about what it’s like to put their own spin on such famous figures while Jeannotte elaborates on how Arno’s original story intersects with theirs.

Assassin’s Creed Unity hits PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on November 11.

Will Fulton

Former Staff Writer, Gaming

Will Fulton is a New York-based writer and theater-maker. In 2011 he co-founded mythic theater company AntiMatter Collective…

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