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Josh Holloway Stars in 'One Second After' Adaptation

8/20/2025

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Josh Holloway will portray John Matherson in the film adaptation of "One Second After," based on William R. Forstchen's novel.
The story follows Matherson, a professor defending his community after an electromagnetic pulse attack.
Filming is set to start next month in Sofia, Bulgaria, directed by Scott Rogers.
MPI Original Films and Startling Inc. are co-producing the film.

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Story summary

Josh Holloway will portray John Matherson in the film adaptation of "One Second After," based on William R. Forstchen's novel.
The story follows Matherson, a professor defending his community after an electromagnetic pulse attack.
Filming is set to start next month in Sofia, Bulgaria, directed by Scott Rogers.
MPI Original Films and Startling Inc. are co-producing the film.