Wayward Ascend (Season 1, Episode 7)
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TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Wayward

Ascend (Season 1, Episode 7)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

As Evelyn exploits the growing rift between Leila and Abbie, Laura finds an opening to drive a wedge of her own. Alex sees the true face of Tall Pines.

Creator

Mae Martin (created by)

Showrunners

Mae Martin | Ryan Scott

Director

Euros Lyn

Writers

Alex Eldridge (written by) | Ryan Scott (written by)

Producer

Anna Beben (produced by)

Composer

Marie-Hélène L. Delorme

Cinematographer

Catherine Lutes (director of photography)

Editor

D. Gillian Truster

Casting Director

Lisa Parasyn

Production Designer

Emmanuel Fréchette

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Updated Sep 24, 2025

Release date

Sep 25, 2025 (United States)

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27 cast members

Name	Known for
Mae Martin Alex Dempsey Alex Dempsey See fewer	Feel Good (2020)
Sarah Gadon Laura Redman Laura Redman See fewer	Cosmopolis (2012)
Alyvia Alyn Lind Leila Leila See fewer	Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors (2015)
Sydney Topliffe Abbie Abbie See fewer	Doin' It (2024)
Brandon Jay McLaren Dwyane Andrews Dwyane Andrews See fewer	Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010)
Tattiawna Jones Rabbit Rabbit See fewer	Murderbot (2025)
Joshua Close Duck Duck See fewer	Fargo (2014)
Toni Collette Evelyn Wade Evelyn Wade See fewer	About a Boy (2002)
Hilary McCormack young Evelyn young Evelyn See fewer	Earth Abides (2024)
Victor Andres Turgeon-Trelles Weldon (as Victor Andrés Trelles Turgeon) Weldon (as Victor Andrés Trelles Turgeon) See fewer	Arrival (II) (2016)
Michael Ayres Francis Francis See fewer	Polar (I) (2019)
John Daniel Rory Rory See fewer	Wayward (2025)
Michela Cannon Harper Harper See fewer	Wayward (2025)
Jephthe Beljour Young Andrews Young Andrews See fewer	In Other News (2021)
Melanie Leishman Ruby Ruby See fewer	Todd and the Book of Pure Evil (2010)
Carolina Bartczak Maggie Maggie See fewer	Painkiller (2023)
Kayla Lorette Stephanie Stephanie See fewer	She Stoops to Conquer (2015)
Carolyn Taylor Officer Terry Officer Terry See fewer	Baroness Von Sketch Show (2016)
Chris Locke Chad Chad See fewer	Who's Yer Father? (2023)
Feaven Abera Kendall Kendall See fewer	Doc (2025)
Tricia Black Mule Mule See fewer	Wayward (2025)
Erik Junnola Tanner Tanner See fewer	It: Chapter Two (2019)
Maia Jae Alexandra Alexandra See fewer	Rabbit Hole (2023)
Richard Waugh Young Evelyn's Dad Young Evelyn's Dad See fewer	Resident Evil - Code: Veronica (2000)
Michelle Nolden Young Evelyn's Mom Young Evelyn's Mom See fewer	The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)
Holly Jade Balmer Follower (uncredited) Follower (uncredited) See fewer	Here for Blood (2023)
Michael Chan Follower #4 (uncredited) Follower #4 (uncredited) See fewer	Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024)