Paramount+ has added new cast members to its upcoming thriller series Ascent, starring Viola Davis. Alfred Molina and Selton Mello are the newest actors to join the show. Molina will play Sebastian, the CEO of Ascent Ventures. He is trying to decide who will take over his job when he leaves. Meanwhile, Mello will play Leonardo, a well-known businessman who has a complicated history with the company.
The series is about a company that helps businesses deal with scandals and serious problems.
Viola Davis will play Catriona, a woman who helps big companies handle difficult situations. But things become serious when her estranged daughter gets into danger.
The cast also includes Sam Heughan and Amy Madigan. Heughan will play an agent at the company, while Madigan will play a former executive who knows Catriona.
John Logan is writing the series and will lead the show as its showrunner. Ascent is expected to begin filming in Los Angeles in 2027.
