Bill Nighy Joins Apple TV's Ascension Opposite Caitríona Balfe
Nighy plays Zac, a documentarian who hires Balfe's Rose for a new project in the series inspired by Adam Nevill's novel Last Days.
Bill Nighy has been cast in the Apple TV horror-thriller series Ascension, where he will star opposite Caitríona Balfe, according to Deadline. Nighy plays Zac, a documentarian who hires Rose to work with him on a new project.
Ascension is co-showrun by Natalie Erika James and Christian White, with James serving as lead director. The series is written by James, White, Alfonso Cuarón and Carlos Cuarón.
Alfonso Cuarón and Carlos Cuarón are among the executive producers on the project, which is set up at Apple Studios.
The series is inspired by Adam Nevill's novel Last Days. In the source material, the story follows documentary filmmaker Rose, the role played by Balfe.
Quick answers
Who plays Zac in Ascension?
Bill Nighy plays Zac, a documentarian who hires Rose to work with him on a new project.
What is Ascension based on?
The Apple TV series is inspired by Adam Nevill's novel Last Days.
Who is making Ascension?
Natalie Erika James and Christian White are co-showrunners, with James as lead director. Alfonso Cuarón and Carlos Cuarón are among the executive producers, and Apple Studios is the studio.