Famke Janssen To Lead Post-Apocalyptic Thriller 'One Second After'

Famke Janssen will star in the upcoming MPI Original feature film, “ One Second After .”

Based on William R. Forstchen’s novel of the same name, “One Second After” takes place during the aftermath of an electromagnetic pulse attack on the United States. The film explores the collapse of society, the struggle of individuals and communities to survive without modern technology and infrastructure and the resilience of humans in the face of a harsh new reality.

Janssen will play Mayor Kate Lindsey, a political figure who takes over during the crisis. She is joined by Josh Holloway (“Duster,” “Lost” and “Yellowstone”) and Hannah John-Kamen (“Thunderbolts*” “Ant-Man and the Wasp”).

The screenplay is penned by J. Michael Straczynski (“Sense8,” “Jeremiah ” and “Babylon 5”), is being produced