First Ascent
As of April 28, 2026, First Ascent is a feature film that has completed production. Four production companies are attached, including Scott Free Productions (London), Scott Free Productions and Netflix. Attached are director Jake Scott Jake Scott; writer Colin Bannon; and producers Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss and 2 others. Cast includes Daisy Ridley. It was scheduled to start shooting in London, England in January 2022. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
Two years after a free solo accident nearly kills Hillary Hall, she enlists the help of her old climbing partners to document her comeback -- the first ascent of 4,000 foot rock wall in rural China. During the harrowing climb, Hillary struggles with her inner demons and supernatural forces, as it slowly becomes clear that this mountain does not want to be conquered.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Jake Scott Jake Scott |
Production
| Producer | Ridley Scott |
| Producer | Michael Pruss |
| Producer | Sukee Chew |
| Producer | Kevin Walsh |
Writing
| Writer | Colin Bannon |
Cast
| Cast | Daisy Ridley |
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/first-ascent (last updated Apr 28, 2026).