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 and written by Brad Ingelsby, based on the 2021 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 the 2018 Camp Fire, which 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
- Danny McCarthy
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, Matthew McConaughey was set to star, and Apple Inc. entered talks to distribute.[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]- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 9, 2024). "Ashlie Atkinson & Spencer Watson Round Out Cast Of Apple's 'The Lost Bus'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ White, James (January 28, 2024). "Matthew McConaughey In Talks To Star In The Lost Bus For Director Paul Greengrass". Empire. 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
- Upcoming films
- American disaster films
- American drama films
- American films based on actual events
- American survival films
- Apple TV+ original films
- Blumhouse Productions films
- Disaster films based on actual events
- Drama films based on actual events
- Films about buses
- Films about wildfires
- Films based on non-fiction books
- Films directed by Paul Greengrass
- Films produced by Jason Blum
- Films set in 2018
- Films set in California
- Films shot in New Mexico
- Films with screenplays by Brad Ingelsby
- Upcoming English-language films