C. Thomas Howell and Adam Davidson on ONE MILE: Chapters 1 & 2
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The episode features discussions with C. Thomas Howell and Adam Davidson about the films One Mile: Chapter One and Two, focusing on character complexities and the filmmaking process.
Welcome to the Following Films Podcast ! I’m your host, Chris Maynard . Today, we are diving into a massive double-feature cinematic event. Releasing simultaneously on Digital today, February 20, 2026 , are One Mile: Chapter One and One Mile: Chapter Two . This is a unique, two-part saga from director Adam Davidson that prioritizes grit and tension, designed to be experienced as a complete journey. In Chapter One , Ryan Phillippe stars as a former special forces operative attempting to reconnect with his teenage daughter (played by Amélie Hoeferle ) during a college road trip. When an unexpected detour puts them in the sights of a secretive, off-the-grid community, the trip devolves into a desperate fight for survival. The narrative deepens in Chapter Two , as he is forced back to a remote island when that same violent community abducts his daughter in an act of revenge. It’s a relentless hunt where the emotional stakes are just as heavy as the physical ones. We have two vital perspectives on how these character-driven thrillers came to life: C. Thomas Howell: First up, the legendary actor joins me to discuss his role in the films. We talk about the complexities of his character…
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