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Alfonso CuarĆ³n is heading to Apple TV+ with a new psychological horror series.
#Ascension, inspired by Adam Nevill's 'Last Days,' stars CaitrĆona Balfe as a documentary filmmaker who becomes immersed in a mysterious 20th-century cult and discovers something far more sinister beneath its teachings.
Read more at the link in bio.
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EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Andrew Haigh, director of queer favorites like āLookingā and āAll of Us Strangersā returns with āA Long Winter,ā a rich character study shot deep in the wilderness.
Based on Colm TĆ³ibĆnās short story, āA Long Winterā is set deep in the Rockies of ā50s Colorado, with young Mike (Fred Hechinger) navigating a complex relationship with his lonely father, Lester (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), after his brother (Kit Connor) leaves for Korea and his mother (CaitrĆona Balfe) disappears, running away from a life sheād found unbearably isolating.
With this film, Haigh strived for a different exploration of queerness: āIāve put sex in a lot of the films that Iāve done, and I wanted this to be different. Sometimes queerness is framed only within sexual desire and not within something else. But obviously when you are queer, you know that itās not just about sexual desire itself. Itās more than that.ā
āA Long Winterā is slated to screen at the Toronto and New York film festivals before hitting theaters viaĀ @mubiĀ later this year.
At the link in bio, THRās David Canfield speaks to Haigh about āA Long Winterā being his version of āThe Revenant,ā being committed to making modestly budgeted character studies and why the film feels like an āendpointā in his career.1 h
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I am so excited to be working alongsideĀ @alfonsocuaronĀ @carloscuaron.slivaĀ @natalieejamesĀ @cwhite_authorĀ and the whole team behindĀ @appletvĀ Ascension. This dark thrilling story is exciting new terrain for me and I canāt wait to bring Rose to life š¤š¤Ā #AscensionĀ #AppletvĀ #NatalieErikaJamesĀ #ChristianWhite 53 min
āAscensionā: āOutlanderās Caitriona Balfe Sets TV Return in Alfonso CuarĆ³nās Psychological Thriller
Meaghan DarwishAugust 10, 2026, 2:42 pm
Caitriona BalfeĀ is setting her first major TV role post-OutlanderĀ as she teams up withĀ Alfonso CuarĆ³nĀ forĀ Apple TVāsĀ Ascension.
The star is trading in the romantic fantasy drama genre for what is being described as a psychological horror thriller series. Along with the premise and creatives behind this project, Apple has offered a closer peek at what viewers can expect fromĀ Ascension. Below, we break down everything we know so far.
When doesĀ AscensionĀ premiere?
AscensionĀ doesnāt have a premiere date at Apple TV yet, as it has yet to film, but keep an eye out for additional information as it takes shape.
What isĀ AscensionĀ about?
AscensionĀ is inspired by Adam Nevillās novelĀ Last DaysĀ and follows Rose, a recently divorced mother and relentless documentarian who has a knack for uncovering peopleās truths, but struggles with facing her own. When Rose begins working on a project revolving around a mysterious 20th-century cult known as the Church of Ascension, she begins to find refuge in its teachings, until she realizes something evil is lurking beneath.
The show explores evil and innocence and asks the question: How far will you go and what will you sacrifice to protect the ones you love, even when you may be the biggest threat?
Who stars inĀ Ascension?
Currently,Ā Outlanderās Caitriona Balfe is the only star attached toĀ AscensionĀ so far, but stay tuned for an update as the cast expands behind the scenes.
Who is makingĀ Ascension?
AscensionĀ is hailing from Alfonso CuarĆ³n. The series is being co-showrun by Natalie Erika James and Christian White and is written by James, White, Alfonso CuarĆ³n, and Carlos CuarĆ³n. James will also serve as the lead director on the project hailing from Apple Studios. In addition to starring in the show, Balfe executive producesĀ AscensionĀ with Alfonso CuarĆ³n, who has an overall deal with Apple through his production company Esperanto Filmjo. Other executive producers include Gabriela Rodriguez, Richard Schwartz, Carlos CuarĆ³n, Steve Golin, David Levine, Zack Hayden, James, and White. The series is produced by Anonymous Content.
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