Trailer For THE LOST BUS Sees Matthew McConaughey Fight to Save Kids From California's Deadliest Wildfire — GeekTyrant
The film follows a washed-up school bus driver, played by Matthew McConaughey, who finds himself thrust into the role of unexpected hero. When he answers a desperate call over a police scanner, he teams up with a brave teacher, portrayed by America Ferrera, to evacuate 22 kids trapped in a classroom with flames closing in fast.
Directed by Paul Greengrass, The Lost Bus brings the chaos and terror of America's deadliest wildfire to life with intense realism. Based on Lizzie Johnson's book Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire , the film promises a tense, emotional ride as Kevin (McConaughey) and Mary (Ferrera) navigate blocked roads and raging fire to rescue both the children and Kevin's own son.
'The Lost Bus is the story of quiet heroism — of people coming together in the face of the unthinkable. I'm honored to have been entrusted with this story,' Greengrass said about the project.
Produced by Brad Inglesby, Jason Blum, and Jamie Lee Curtis, the Apple Original Film is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before hitting select theaters on September 19 and streaming on Apple TV+ starting October 3.
With a supporting cast that includes Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, and Spencer Watson, the trailer teases am intense blend of survival, courage, and emotional thrills. The film is a tribute to real-life bravery in the face of absolute destruction.
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