Sam Heughan is joining Viola Davis in the upcoming Paramount+ original thriller Ascent, a new series set in the dangerous world of corporate crisis management. The Outlander actor will portray a skilled agent opposite Davis, who stars as an elite corporate fixer forced to confront a personal crisis involving her estranged daughter.
According to Paramount Television Studios, Sam Heughan has joined the cast of Ascent, starring alongside Viola Davis in the upcoming Paramount+ thriller. Heughan will portray Conal, one of the top agents at Ascent Ventures, known for his charm, adaptability and ruthless approach to completing assignments. His character operates within the high-pressure world of global corporate crisis management.
Viola Davis will star as Catriona, an elite corporate fixer whose professional expertise has made her indispensable to powerful clients. When her estranged daughter faces danger, Catriona must use the same skills that built her career to protect her family. The character-driven series will explore the consequences of power, loyalty and survival in the corporate world.
Ascent was created by John Logan, whose credits include Skyfall, Gladiator and Penny Dreadful. Logan will serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside Michael Aguilar, Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, with Davis and Tennon producing through JuVee Productions. Production is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in 2027, and the series will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ at a date yet to be announced.
