New Trailer for THE LOST BUST Puts Matthew McConaughey Behind the Wheel of Courage
Apple TV+ has released a new trailer forThe Lost Bus, which is inspired by harrowing true events from the devastating 2018 Camp Fire in California.
The film follows a washed-up school bus driver, played by Matthew McConaughey, who 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.
The movie was 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.
Critics have hailed the film as “an instant classic” and a “celebration of simple heroism, community and overcoming adversity" that “keeps you breathless and on the edge of your seat.”
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.