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Mary McDonnell has been cast in two major projects. She'll star alongside Josh Holloway in the thriller film One Second After, playing a mother-in-law surviving a post-apocalyptic scenario. The Oscar-nominated actress is also joining the Marvel Vision series on Disney+, though her role remains secret. Both projects continue her impressive career that includes Dances With Wolves and Battlestar Galactica.

Key Points: Mary McDonnell Joins Marvel Vision Series and One Second After

  • McDonnell joins Josh Holloway in thriller One Second After adaptation
  • She plays a mother-in-law surviving post-EMP attack chaos
  • Her Marvel Vision role remains undisclosed after summer filming
  • Project reunites Paul Bettany as Vision and James Spader as Ultron
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Mary McDonnell to star in Marvel's Vision series, thriller film 'One Second After'

Oscar-nominated actress Mary McDonnell cast in Marvel's Vision Disney+ series and thriller film One Second After opposite Josh Holloway.

"McDonnell will portray Jen, the astute mother-in-law to John (Holloway), who looks after his daughters - The Hollywood Reporter"

Washington, DC, September 16

Oscar-nominated actress Mary McDonnell will be joining the cast of two forthcoming projects, including a Marvel TV series 'Vision', according to The Hollywood Reporter. She will also play a prominent role in the thriller feature 'One Second After'.

The actress joins previously announced cast members Josh Holloway and Hannah John-Kamen in director Scott Rogers' One Second After'.

It is a co-production between MPI Original Films and Startling Inc., and it 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, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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, according to the outlet.

The premiere date of the series has not yet been announced by the makers.

'One Second After' has a script from J. Michael Straczynski and is set to begin filming this month in Sofia, Bulgaria, according to the outlet.

Actress McDonnell earned Academy Award nominations for her roles in 'Dances With Wolves' and 'Passion Fish'. She is also known for films like '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 was last seen in the film 'Broke', which was written and directed by Carlyle Eubank. It starred Wyatt Russell, Dennis Quaid, Auden Thornton, Mary McDonnell, Johnny Berchtold, and Tom Skerritt in the lead roles.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Another Marvel series? When will they focus on original content instead of endless superhero spin-offs? 🤔
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Ananya R
'One Second After' sounds interesting! EMP attack scenario is quite relevant in today's tech-dependent world. Hope they do justice to the book adaptation.
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Vikram M
Great to see veteran actors getting meaningful roles. Hollywood should learn from Indian cinema where experienced actors are valued at every age 👍
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Sarah B
She was brilliant in Donnie Darko! Looking forward to seeing what she brings to both projects. Hope the Vision series explores more philosophical aspects of the character.
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Karthik V
Filming in Bulgaria? Interesting choice. Hope they represent the global nature of such crises realistically, not just from American perspective.

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