Empire has unleashed two new images of Michael Fassbender in "Assassin's Creed," the upcoming adaptation of the blockbuster Ubisoft game franchise from director Justin Kurzel.

The stills showcase both of Fassbender's characters: 15th-century swordsman Aguilar and his present-day descendant Callum Lynch.

As revealed previously, this isn't a direct adaptation of the game series, but instead introduces new characters into that world. Hence, Callum Lynch, who discovers he's descended from a mysterious secret society called the Assassins.

Also starring Marion Cotillard, Michael K. Williams, Jeremy Irons and Brendan Gleeson, "Assassin's Creed" opens Dec. 21, 2016.