| The Lost Bus | |
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| Directed by | Paul Greengrass |
| Screenplay by | Brad Ingelsby |
| Based on | Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire by Lizzie Johnson |
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| Cinematography | Pal Ulvik Rokseth |
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| Distributed by | Apple TV+ |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Lost Bus is an upcoming American drama film directed by Paul Greengrass, with Brad Ingelsby adapting the book Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire by Lizzie Johnson. It stars Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson and Spencer Watson.[1]
Premise[edit]
A bus driver has to navigate a bus carrying children and their teacher to safety through a 2018 Camp Fire that became the deadliest fire in California history.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Matthew McConaughey as Kevin McCay, the bus driver
- America Ferrera as Mary Ludwig, the school teacher
- Yul Vazquez
- Ashlie Atkinson
- Spencer Watson
Production[edit]
In June 2022, Jamie Lee Curtis for Comet Films and Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions were developing the film as producers, an adaptation of Lizzie Johnson's book Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire.[3] In January 2024, Paul Greengrass was attached to direct and Matthew McConaughey to star.[4][5] In February 2024, America Ferrera joined the cast.[6] In May 2024, Yul Vazquez joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[7]
Principal photography began on April 1, 2024, in Ruidoso, New Mexico.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ashlie Atkinson & Spencer Watson Round Out Cast Of Apple's 'The Lost Bus'". Yahoo News. May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ White, James (January 28, 2024). "Matthew McConaughey In Talks To Star In The Lost Bus For Director Paul Greengrass". Empireonline. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 22, 2022). "Jamie Lee Curtis' Comet Pictures And Blumhouse Developing Lizzie Johnson's 'Paradise: One Town's Struggle To Survive An American Wildfire' As Feature Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (January 26, 2024). "Matthew McConaughey To Star In 'The Lost Bus' With Paul Greengrass Directing And Jamie Lee Curtis And Jason Blum Producing; Apple In Talks To Acquire". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys; Gajewski, Ryan (January 26, 2024). "Apple in Talks to Land Thriller 'The Lost Bus' From Matthew McConaughey, Director Paul Greengrass". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (February 21, 2024). "America Ferrera to Star in Paul Greengrass' Wildfire Drama 'The Lost Bus' With Matthew McConaughey (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 3, 2024). "Yul Vazquez Latest To Join Paul Greengrass Pic 'The Lost Bus'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO LAUNCHES CENTRALIZED HUB FOR "THE LOST BUS" FILMING UPDATES". Village of Rudioso. March 27, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
External links[edit]
- The Lost Bus at IMDb
