Alfonso Cuarón Brings Cult Horror Novel 'Last Days' to Apple TV+ as New Series 'Ascension'
Apple TV+ has officially greenlit a new horror series called 'Ascension,' according to a report from Variety. The show is inspired by Adam Nevill's novel 'Last Days' and is being developed by acclaimed director Alfonso Cuarón, known for 'Children of Men' and 'Gravity.' Cuarón is co-writing the series alongside collaborators, and Caitríona Balfe, best known for her role in 'Outlander,' is set to star. Apple TV+ has been building out its horror and genre slate, with titles like 'Widow's Bay' and 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' already in its lineup. Beyond those confirmed details, specifics about the plot adaptation, episode count, or release timeline have not yet been reported in the available source material. Nevill's source novel 'Last Days' centers on cult horror themes, which aligns with the series title, though how closely the show will follow the book's story remains to be seen. This one is worth keeping an eye on for anyone interested in prestige horror television.
Jason's TakeCult horror is a subject I find genuinely interesting because it sits right at the intersection of psychology, belief, and the kind of darkness people can convince themselves is real. Cuarón knows how to build dread without cheap tricks, so I'm curious where he takes this. I haven't read Nevill's novel but the cult angle alone puts it on my radar.