Alain Mercieca (born March 30, 1981) is a Canadian playwright, screenwriter, and video game writer, best known for his work on Assassin's Creed: Origins (2017) and Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (2020). Mercieca's background in theatre and his edgy, punk-rock sensibility have heavily influenced his writing across different mediums, from stage to video games.
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| Born | March 30, 1981 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
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| Children | 3 |
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Mercieca grew up in the Hydrostone neighbourhood, known for its unique historical background following the Halifax Explosion of 1917.[1] He developed his craft in Montreal's vibrant theater scene, where he became known for his unique approach to storytelling. Mercieca co-owns Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, where he produced and starred in Dépflies, a bilingual comedy series based on life inside a dépanneur in Montreal's St-Henri neighbourhood.[2]
Mercieca's work in theatre caught the attention of a cinematic director at Ubisoft, leading to his role as a writer for the Assassin's Creed franchise. His plays, often described as edgy and punk-influenced, have a recurring theme of spiritual quests, which Mercieca incorporated into his video game writing.[3] Mercieca's work on Assassin's Creed: Origins was praised for bringing a sense of humility and emotional depth to the game's characters, particularly the protagonist, Bayek.[4] His ability to blend historical accuracy with creative storytelling helped shape the narratives of both Origins and Valhalla.
References
edit- ^ "An excerpt from my life". Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ Bill Brownstein (2 December 2014). "Montrealers' dépanneur comedy makes it to final round of national competition". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Assassin's Creed Origins Writer Explains His Job and How He Got It". Kotaku. October 2017. Archived from the original on 12 October 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "The Writer of Assassin's Creed Origins Was Brought On Because of a Punk Play". VG247. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2024.