Cuarón’s new series adds three actors to cult drama

Alfonso Cuarón is developing a new limited series for Apple TV titled "Ascension." The project will adapt Adam Nevill's novel "Last Days." The production team announced three new series regulars this week.

Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung, and T’Nia Miller have all secured roles in the show. Plummer is known for her work in "Run" and "Butterfly Kiss." Chung appeared in "Slow Horses" and "My Brilliant Career." Miller previously starred in "The Haunting of Bly Manor" and "VisionQuest." The production team has not yet released specific details about the characters they will portray.

Caitríona Balfe will lead the cast as Rose, a documentary filmmaker who investigates a mysterious 20th-century group called the Church of Ascension. Bill Nighy has also been confirmed for a starring role. The story follows Rose as she seeks refuge in the cult's teachings while uncovering darker secrets.

Cuarón is co-writing the series with his brother Carlos Cuarón. Natalie Erika James and Christian White are also writers and serve as co-showrunners. James will act as the lead director. All four writers are listed as executive producers on the project.

Balfe is executive producing the series in addition to her acting role. Cuarón is executive producing under his Esperanto Filmoj banner, which holds an overall television deal with Apple. Gabriela Rodriguez and Richard Schwartz from Esperanto Filmoj are also executive producers.

Anonymous Content will produce the show, with Apple Studios serving as the studio. Steve Golin, David Levine, and Zack Hayden from Anonymous Content are executive producers. Plummer is represented by Artists Agency in Los Angeles, RED Management, and Markham, Froggert, Irwin in London. Chung works with The Artists Partnership and Link Entertainment. Miller is represented by Identity Agency and Yorn Levine Barnes.