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Viola Davis Stars In ‘Ascent’ Thriller Series Ordered By Paramount+ From John Logan

Five outlets report that Viola Davis will star in and executive produce a new thriller series for Paramount+.

By · Published August 4, 2026 at 17:29 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026 at 16:33 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Source ONE News · Digital Spy · Yahoo · MyCentralOregon.com · MovieWeb · The Hollywood Reporter · thewrap.com · TVLine.

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📍 How it ended

Viola Davis was announced to star in and executive produce a new thriller series titled "Ascent" for Paramount+. The series, described as a high-stakes corporate fixer thriller, was ordered by Paramount+ and has connections to the James Bond franchise through its writer.

Epilogue added 5d ago, after coverage quieted.

Quick answers

Who is starring in the new Paramount+ thriller series 'Ascent'?

Viola Davis is starring in and executive producing the new Paramount+ thriller series 'Ascent'.

Who is writing the series 'Ascent'?

John Logan is writing the series 'Ascent'.

When was the news about 'Ascent' announced?

The news about 'Ascent' was announced on August 4, 2026.

The brief

Five entertainment news outlets report that Viola Davis will star in and executive produce a new thriller series for Paramount+. The series, titled 'Ascent', is ordered by Paramount+ and written by John Logan. The news marks Davis' latest venture into television, following her acclaimed performances in various film and TV projects.

Davis will also serve as an executive producer, indicating her growing influence in both acting and production roles. The announcement comes from The Wrap, Yahoo, TVLine, Variety and Deadline. The series is part of Paramount+'s ongoing efforts to expand its content library with high-profile projects.

The exact plot details and release date for 'Ascent' have not been disclosed.

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