Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV+ Series ‘Ascension’ Casts Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung, T’Nia Miller

Variety · 2026-10-28
Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV+ Series ‘Ascension’ Casts Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung, T’Nia Miller

Alfonso Cuarón’s highly anticipated Apple TV+ series “Ascension” has expanded its ensemble cast with three new series regulars: Amanda Plummer, known for “Run” and “Butterfly Kiss”; Christopher Chung, from “Slow Horses” and “My Brilliant Career”; and T’Nia Miller, recognized for “The Haunting of Bly Manor” and “VisionQuest.” Variety reports that exact character details remain under wraps, but the additions signal a deepening of the show’s talent pool. Cuarón, the Oscar-winning director of “Roma” and “Gravity,” is writing, directing, and executive producing the series, which marks his first major television project for Apple TV+. The show has been generating buzz since its announcement, with a premise that blends cult intrigue and psychological drama. With Plummer’s eccentric intensity, Chung’s rising star power, and Miller’s versatile screen presence, “Ascension” is shaping up to be a must-watch for prestige TV audiences. As production moves forward, fans can expect more casting news and a potential release date reveal soon.