Viola Davis to Star In and Executive Produce New Paramount+ Thriller 'Ascent'

Paramount+ has officially greenlit "Ascent," a new character-driven thriller series starring and executive produced by EGOT winner Viola Davis. The series is created by Tony Award winner and three-time Oscar nominee John Logan, who will also serve as showrunner. This high-profile project expands Paramount+'s original programming slate, bringing a celebrated actress and storyteller to the platform.