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Apple TV+ picks up Alfonso Cuarón's psychological horror series "Ascension"
Key points
- Apple TV+ greenlit "Ascension" by Alfonso Cuarón.
- This is Cuarón's second project with Apple TV+.
- The series is a psychological horror thriller inspired by Adam Nevill's novel "Last Days."
- Anonymous Content will produce "Ascension."
Apple TV+ Commissions New Cuarón Series
Apple TV+ confirmed it has picked up "Ascension," a new psychological horror thriller series. This project marks the second collaboration between Apple TV+ and Academy Award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón, following his thriller series "Disclaimer" which premiered in October 2024.
Series Details and Plot
"Ascension" is a one-hour psychological horror thriller inspired by Adam Nevill’s novel "Last Days." The series follows Rose, a documentary filmmaker and recently divorced mother, who investigates a mysterious 20th-century cult called the Church of Ascension. She finds initial refuge in its teachings but later uncovers a more insidious truth beneath the surface.
Production and Cast
Anonymous Content, known for producing "Neuromancer" and "12 12 12," will produce "Ascension." The series will also feature Balfe, marking her second project with Apple, as she is also set to appear in Apple Original Films' "Tenzing."
Impact on Apple TV+ Content
The addition of "Ascension" to Apple TV+'s lineup continues its strategy of investing in original content from established filmmakers. This new series diversifies its genre offerings within its subscription service, which costs $12.99 per month or is available as part of the Apple One bundle.
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Apple TV+ announced it will produce "Ascension," a new psychological horror thriller series from director Alfonso Cuarón, marking his second collaboration with the streaming service. This expands Apple TV+'s original content catalog with another high-profile director.