Mary McDonnell JC Olivera/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Oscar-nominated actress Mary McDonnell is joining the cast of two forthcoming projects. McDonnell is set to star in thriller feature One Second After and will also appear in Marvel Television's Vision series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. The actress joins previously announced castmembers Josh Holloway and Hannah John-Kamen in director Scott Rogers' One Second After. A co-production between MPI Original Films and Startling Inc., the movie adapts author William R. Forstchen's 2009 sci-fi novel of the same name. McDonnell will portray Jen, the astute mother-in-law to John (Holloway) who looks after his daughters after an electromagnetic pulse attack throws society into chaos. Related Stories TV How 'The Paper' Landed a Surprising Guest-Star Cameo Movies Mark Ruffalo Hasn't Seen a 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Script Yet but "Can't Wait to Work With" Jon Bernthal's Punisher McDonnell's role has not been disclosed for Disney+'s Vision show that wrapped principal photography over the summer. Series creator Terry Matalas' follow-up to WandaVision includes Paul Bettany as android Vision and James Spader as Ultron. A premiere date has not yet been announced. One Second After has a script from J. Michael Straczynski (Sense8, Babylon 5) and is set to begin filming this month in Sofia, Bulgaria. Producers include Rob Pfaltzgraff and Nick Reid for MPI, alongside Matt Kennedy for Startling Inc. Rogers is known for working as a stunt coordinator and second unit director on such projects as Tron: Ares and John Wick: Chapter 4. McDonnell earned Academy Award nominations for her roles in Dances With Wolves and Passion Fish. She is also known for such films as Scream 4, Donnie Darko, Independence Day and Sneakers, in addition to her work on an array of series including The Fall of the House of Usher, Major Crimes, Battlestar Galactica and Grey's Anatomy. She received Emmy Award nominations for The Closer and ER. The actress is represented by Innovative Artists, Anonymous Content and Wallman Public Relations. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Toronto Film Festival Emilia Jones' 'Charlie Harper' Lands at Row K Entertainment united kingdom Julian Fellowes Reflects on 15 Years Captaining 'Downton Abbey,' Dedicating Third Film to Maggie Smith and Knowing When to Let Go: "It's Time" Heat Vision 'Demon Slayer' Movie: The Backstory on Channing Tatum's Small - But Significant - Role The Secret Agent Oscars: Brazil Picks Wagner Moura's 'The Secret Agent' as Best International Feature Submission Oscars Poland Picks Agnieszka Holland's 'Kafka' as Best International Feature Oscar Submission The Mission Rome Film Fest Honors 'Chariots of Fire,' 'Killing Fields' Producer David Puttnam Toronto Film Festival Emilia Jones' 'Charlie Harper' Lands at Row K Entertainment united kingdom Julian Fellowes Reflects on 15 Years Captaining 'Downton Abbey,' Dedicating Third Film to Maggie Smith and Knowing When to Let Go: "It's Time" Heat Vision 'Demon Slayer' Movie: The Backstory on Channing Tatum's Small - But Significant - Role The Secret Agent Oscars: Brazil Picks Wagner Moura's 'The Secret Agent' as Best International Feature Submission Oscars Poland Picks Agnieszka Holland's 'Kafka' as Best International Feature Oscar Submission The Mission Rome Film Fest Honors 'Chariots of Fire,' 'Killing Fields' Producer David Puttnam