Apple TV Orders Alfonso Cuarón Cult Horror Thriller ‘Ascension,’ ‘Outlander’ Alum Caitríona Balfe to Star
Apple TV+ has ordered a new horror thriller series from acclaimed director Alfonso Cuarón, starring Caitríona Balfe.
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Apple TV+ has ordered a new horror thriller series titled Ascension, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The series will star Caitríona Balfe, known for her role in Outlander. The announcement comes as Apple TV+ continues to expand its original content library with high-profile projects. The series is Cuarón's first foray into television.
Balfe's casting marks her first television role since Outlander. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline both name the series a horror thriller. Variety and TVLine both describe it as a cult horror thriller. The specifics of the series' plot and production timeline have not been disclosed.
Neither has the extent of Balfe's involvement in the project. Apple TV+ has not yet announced a release date for Ascension.
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Who is directing Ascension?
Alfonso Cuarón.
Who is starring in Ascension?
Caitríona Balfe.
What is the genre of Ascension?
Horror thriller. Some outlets describe it as a cult horror thriller.
Coverage (7)
- Apple TV teams up with Academy Award-winning director for the second time 9to5Mac · 5h ago
- ‘Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe Sets TV Return With ‘Ascension’ Yahoo · 5h ago
- OUTLANDER’s Catríona Balfe Returns To TV For ASCENSION Yahoo · 5h ago
- Caitríona Balfe Sets First Post-Outlander TV Role In Alfonso Cuarón's Horror Thriller Ascension TVLine · 5h ago
- ‘Ascension’ Thriller From Alfonso Cuaron Lands at Apple TV, Caitriona Balfe Starring The Hollywood Reporter · 5h ago
- Caitríona Balfe Stars In Alfonso Cuarón Horror Thriller Series ‘Ascension’ Ordered By Apple TV Deadline · 5h ago
- Apple TV Orders Alfonso Cuarón Cult Horror Thriller ‘Ascension,’ ‘Outlander’ Alum Caitríona Balfe to Star Variety · 5h ago
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