One Second After (film)

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One Second After
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Directed byScott Rogers
Screenplay by J. Michael Straczynski
Based on One Second After
by William R. Forstchen
Produced by
  • Rob Pfaltzgraff
  • Nick Reid
  • Matt Kennedy
Starring
CinematographyBrad Shield
Music by Jackson Greenberg
Production
companies
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

One Second After is an upcoming American science fiction thriller film directed by Scott Rogers from a script adaptation by J. Michael Straczynski of the 2009 novel of the same name by William R. Forstchen. It stars Famke Janssen, Josh Holloway, Hannah John-Kamen, and Mary McDonnell.

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Premise

In a small North Carolina town, a former military officer must protect his family and community after an electromagnetic pulse disables all technology, plunging the world into chaos exposing the fragility of civilization.

Cast

Production

The option for the film rights to One Second After was initially sold to Warner Bros. Pictures, but has subsequently 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 MPI Original Films. J. Michael Straczynski is involved with the production and will be writing the screenplay. [2] Scott Rogers had been hired to direct the film, and Famke Janssen, Josh Holloway, Hannah John-Kamen, Mary McDonnell, Johnna Dias-Watson, Kennedy Moyer, and John Eric Bentley joined the cast. [3] [4]

Principal photography began in September 2025, in Sofia. [5]

References

  1. ↑ One Second After, Official Book Web Site
  2. ↑ John Matherson Trilogy Series Adaptation In Works From MPI Original Films & Startling; J. Michael Straczynski To Pen Pilot
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
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