Amy Madigan Joins Viola Davis in Paramount+ Thriller Ascent
Madigan will play Rachel, a former Ascent Ventures executive and Catriona's lifelong mentor, in the Paramount+ drama thriller.
Amy Madigan has joined the cast of the Paramount+ drama thriller Ascent, according to comingsoon.net. She will appear alongside Viola Davis, who plays Catriona.
Madigan is set to play Rachel, described as a former executive at Ascent Ventures and Catriona's lifelong mentor. Sam Heughan is also slated to appear in the project.
Madigan won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Aunt Gladys in Weapons. A prequel feature titled Gladys, written by Zach Shields with Zach Cregger, is planned around the Aunt Gladys character.
Her other credits include films such as Field of Dreams and Uncle Buck, and series including Grey's Anatomy and Fringe.
Quick answers
Who plays Catriona in Ascent?
Viola Davis plays Catriona in the Paramount+ drama thriller.
Who does Amy Madigan play in Ascent?
She plays Rachel, a former executive at Ascent Ventures and Catriona's lifelong mentor.