One Second After (film)
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| Directed by | Scott Rogers |
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| Cinematography | Brad Shield |
| Edited by | Tim Murrell |
| Music by | Jackson Greenberg |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
One Second After is an upcoming American science fiction thriller film directed by Scott Rogers from a script adaptation by J. Michael Straczynski and Nicole Roewe of the 2009 novel of the same name by William R. Forstchen. It stars Famke Janssen, Josh Holloway, Hannah John-Kamen, and Mary McDonnell.
Premise
In a small North Carolina town, a former military officer must protect his family and community after North Korea sets off 3 electromagnetic pulse bombs 27 miles above the US, disabling all technology, plunging the North American Hemisphere into chaos exposing the fragility of civilization.
Cast
- Famke Janssen as Mayor Kate Lindsey
- Josh Holloway as John Matherson
- Hannah John-Kamen as Makalya
- Mary McDonnell as Jen Matherson
- Johnna Dias-Watson as Elizabeth
- Kennedy Moyer as Jennifer
- John Eric Bentley as Pastor Dan
- Kaya Bayley-Hay as Cheryl
Production
The option for the film rights to One Second After was initially sold to Warner Bros. Pictures but eventually expired. As of August 2011, a new option was being negotiated with another unknown studio.[1]
In November 2021, the film rights for the book series were licensed to MPI Original Films. J. Michael Straczynski was to be involved with the production and would be writing the screenplay.[2] Scott Rogers was hired to direct the film, and Famke Janssen, Josh Holloway, Hannah John-Kamen, Mary McDonnell, Johnna Dias-Watson, Kennedy Moyer, John Eric Bentley and Kaya Bayley-Hay joined the cast.[3][4]
Principal photography began in September 2025, in Sofia,[5] and wrapped in December 2025.[6]
References
- ↑ One Second After, Official Book Web Site
- ↑ John Matherson Trilogy Series Adaptation In Works From MPI Original Films & Startling; J. Michael Straczynski To Pen Pilot
- ↑ Levy, Gianna (September 15, 2025). "Famke Janssen to Lead Post-Apocalyptic Thriller 'One Second After' From MPI Original Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (September 15, 2025). "Mary McDonnell Joins Marvel's 'Vision' Series and Thriller Film 'One Second After' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 15, 2025. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ↑ Rumph-Witten, Sarah (May 4, 2025). "Nuclear EMP attack moves to big screen as author reflects on 'invisible lifeline'". Fox News. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ↑ "'One Second After' Named #1 on List of Upcoming Sci-Fi Book Adaptations". Moving Picture Institute. December 29, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2026.