Sam Heughan to Star Opposite Viola Davis in New Thriller ‘Ascent’
The series follows a corporate fixer who must protect her family while facing a ruthless top agent, with John Logan creating the drama.
- Scottish star Sam Heughan has been cast to star opposite Viola Davis in the Paramount thriller 'Ascent.' He will play Conal, a top agent at Ascent Ventures.
- Davis stars as Catriona, an elite corporate fixer who must weaponize her ruthless skills when her estranged daughter faces danger. Heughan's character is described as 'lethally charming,' using social cunning to complete missions.
- For 101 episodes of 'Outlander,' Heughan starred opposite Caitriona Balfe. He also served as a producer on the series, earning BAFTA Scotland and Critics Choice Award nominations.
- Production on 'Ascent' will kick off in Los Angeles in 2027 from Paramount Television Studios. Creator John Logan, known for 'Skyfall' and 'Gladiator,' serves as showrunner and executive producer.
- Beyond 'Ascent,' Heughan will appear in the political thriller 'Embassy' for MGM alongside J.K. Simmons and Anna Kendrick. The project expands his slate across streaming platforms.
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Sam Heughan is trading the dangers of the Scottish Highlands for the dangers of global corporate crisis and damage control. The Outlander star has booked his next TV project, joining Viola Davis in the Paramount+ thriller series Ascent. Billed as a "character-driven thriller," Ascent will [...]
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Sam Heughan to star opposite Viola Davis in new thriller ‘Ascent’
Sam Heughan is trading the dangers of the Scottish Highlands for the dangers of global corporate crisis and damage control. The Outlander star has booked his next TV project, joining Viola Davis in the Paramount+ thriller series Ascent. Billed as a "character-driven thriller," Ascent will [...]
Sam Heughan to star opposite Viola Davis in new thriller 'Ascent'
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