As exclusively reported in Deadline, Josh Holloway (Duster, Yellowstone, Lost) has been tapped to lead the MPI Original Films adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel One Second After.

Holloway stars as John Matherson, a college professor and former military officer charged with protecting his community after a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack cripples the nation. Set in the hills of North Carolina, One Second After follows John as he confronts a world suddenly stripped of power, communication, and modern infrastructure, guiding those around him through life-or-death decisions in a fight for survival.

Consistently delivering memorable performances, Holloway has used his unassuming style and charm to become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents. He was most recently seen as the lead in J.J. Abrams’s HBO Max series Duster. Holloway is perhaps best known for his iconic role as James “Sawyer” Ford in the acclaimed ABC drama Lost, which ran for six successful seasons and earned recognition as one of the greatest television series of all time. The show received numerous accolades, including the 2006 Golden Globe Award, the 2005 Emmy Award, and the 2005 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Drama Series and Ensemble.

Holloway recently wrapped the feature He Bled Neon for XYZ Films, starring opposite Joe Cole and Rita Ora. He also starred in USA Network’s hit sci-fi series Colony, reuniting with Lost producer Carlton Cuse and serving additionally as a producer. He appears in a major recurring role in Season 3 of Paramount Network’s Yellowstone. His additional television credits include Intelligence; Community; NCIS; CSI; Walker, Texas Ranger; and The Lyon’s Den. On the big screen, Holloway has showcased his range in films such as Sabotage (with Arnold Schwarzenegger), Paranoia (with Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman), Battle of the Year, and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol alongside Tom Cruise.

As previously announced, award-winning stunt coordinator and second unit director Scott Rogers (Tron: Ares, John Wick: Chapter 4) will direct the film, a co-production of MPI Original Films (Motherland, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game) and Startling Inc. (House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones). Filming will begin next month in Sofia, Bulgaria. The adapted screenplay comes from legendary writer, producer, and director J. Michael Straczynski (Sense8, Jeremiah, Babylon 5).

MPI’s Rob Pfaltzgraff and Nick Reid, along with Startling Inc.’s Matt Kennedy, are producing. One Second After author William R. Forstchen serves as executive producer.