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The Lost Bus
Directed byPaul Greengrass
Screenplay byBrad Ingelsby
Based onParadise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire
by Lizzie Johnson
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPal Ulvik Rokseth
Music byJames Newton Howard
Production
companies
Distributed byApple TV+
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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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

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Production

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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

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  1. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 9, 2024). "Ashlie Atkinson & Spencer Watson Round Out Cast Of Apple's 'The Lost Bus'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  2. ^ White, James (January 28, 2024). "Matthew McConaughey In Talks To Star In The Lost Bus For Director Paul Greengrass". Empire. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. ^ 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. Archived from the original on June 22, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 3, 2024). "Yul Vazquez Latest To Join Paul Greengrass Pic 'The Lost Bus'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  8. ^ "VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO LAUNCHES CENTRALIZED HUB FOR "THE LOST BUS" FILMING UPDATES". Village of Rudioso. March 27, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
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