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Paramount+ series Ascent production announcement

Overview

Paramount+ has announced the character-driven thriller Ascent, created by John Logan, who will also serve as showrunner and executive producer. Set in the high-stakes world of global corporate crisis management and reputation control, the series is produced by Paramount Television Studios.

Viola Davis stars as Catriona Vail, an elite corporate fixer who must use her ruthless professional skills to protect her estranged daughter. Sam Heughan portrays Conal, a top agent for Ascent Ventures described as a “charming and ruthless chameleon.” The cast also includes Amy Madigan as Rachel, a former executive and lifelong mentor to Catriona.

New casting updates include Selton Mello as Leonardo, a charismatic business tycoon with a complex history involving Ascent Ventures, and Alfred Molina as Sebastian, the powerful leader of the firm who is contemplating a successor. Executive producers include Michael Aguilar, Viola Davis, and Julius Tennon via JuVee Productions. Production is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in 2027.

Entities

John Logan · Paramount+ · Viola Davis · Sam Heughan · Amy Madigan

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Paramount+ is producing the new series ‘Ascent’. www.leiaja.com · newmag.com.br · deadline.com
[● 3 SOURCES] John Logan is the creator and showrunner of the series. www.leiaja.com · newmag.com.br · deadline.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Viola Davis stars as Catriona Vail, a crisis management specialist. www.leiaja.com · newmag.com.br · deadline.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Selton Mello will play the character Leonardo, a business magnate. www.leiaja.com · newmag.com.br · deadline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Alfred Molina will play Sebastian, the head of Ascent Ventures. newmag.com.br · deadline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Amy Madigan will play Rachel, a former executive and mentor. newmag.com.br · deadline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Sam Heughan will play Conal, an agent at Ascent Ventures. newmag.com.br · deadline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Filming is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in 2027. www.leiaja.com · deadline.com

Timeline

3 days ago

[CULTURE] 14 sources
Selton Mello joins Viola Davis in Paramount+ series Ascent
Brazilian actor Selton Mello will star alongside Viola Davis and Alfred Molina in the upcoming Paramount+ thriller series Ascent, a corporate crisis drama created by John Logan.
6 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Viola Davis and Sam Heughan to star in Paramount+ thriller Ascent
Viola Davis, Sam Heughan, and Amy Madigan will star in the upcoming Paramount+ thriller Ascent, a series centered on global corporate crisis management.
10 days ago

[CULTURE] 9 sources
Viola Davis and Sam Heughan to star in Paramount+ thriller Ascent
Viola Davis and Sam Heughan are set to star in Ascent, a new Paramount+ thriller centered on global corporate crisis management.

Sources

alias.estadao.com.br · atarde.com.br · cinepop.com.br · comingsoon.net · deadline.com · digitalspy.com · inmagazine.ig.com.br · jornaldebrasilia.com.br · leiaja.com · leserigraphe.com · newmag.com.br · nickalive.net · noticiasaominuto.com.br · odia.ig.com.br · oglobo.globo.com · prensaescenario.com · quotenmeter.de · series-80.net · sugarpulp.it · television.mxdwn.com · thefutureoftheforce.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · tvline.com · variety.com

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