The project pairs the Outlander star with the Oscar-winning actor in a high-stakes drama designed for the streaming platform.
• Davis will star in the series and is also expected to serve as an executive producer.
• Heughan, best known for playing Jamie Fraser in Outlander, will take on a leading role.
• Ascent is being developed as a thriller, though Paramount+ has not disclosed detailed plot information.
• The series adds another major title to the platform’s expanding slate of original scripted programming.
• No premiere date, production schedule or additional casting has been announced.
The collaboration marks a notable pairing of two performers with strong television followings. Davis has earned acclaim for roles in How to Get Away With Murder and The Woman King, while Heughan has built an international audience through Outlander. Further details about the story, creative team and production plans are expected as the project moves forward.