THE HUB

Sam Heughan is trading the Scottish Highlands for the ruthless world of corporate power, and something tells us his new character won't be nearly as honorable as Jamie Fraser. The Outlander star has officially joined Viola Davis in Ascent, an upcoming Paramount+ thriller that promises dangerous secrets, high-stakes missions, and people who probably shouldn't be trusted. Heughan will star opposite Davis in the series, which comes from Penny Dreadful creator John Logan. And jud

If Viola Davis signs on to a television series, it immediately becomes one to watch. If she stars and executive produces it? Paramount+ has officially greenlit Ascent, a brand-new original thriller that will see the EGOT-winning actress leading what already sounds like one of the streamer's biggest upcoming projects. Created by Oscar-nominated writer John Logan (Skyfall, Gladiator, Penny Dreadful), Ascent is shaping up to be a sleek, high-stakes character drama with plenty of