The Lost Bus Explained

Director:Paul Greengrass
Music:James Newton Howard
Cinematography:Pal Ulvik Rokseth
Distributor:Apple TV+
Country:United States
Language:English

The Lost Bus is an upcoming American drama film directed by Paul Greengrass, who co-wrote the screenplay with 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

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

Production

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-05-09 . Ashlie Atkinson & Spencer Watson Round Out Cast Of Apple's 'The Lost Bus' . 2024-05-13 . Grobar. Matt. . en-CA.
  2. Web site: James. White. 28 January 2024. Matthew McConaughey In Talks To Star In The Lost Bus For Director Paul Greengrass. Empire. 3 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Jamie Lee Curtis' Comet Pictures And Blumhouse Developing Lizzie Johnson's 'Paradise: One Town's Struggle To Survive An American Wildfire' As Feature Film . https://web.archive.org/web/20220622170434/https://deadline.com/2022/06/jamie-lee-curtiss-blumhouse-lizzie-johnsons-paradise-one-towns-struggle-to-survive-an-american-wildfire-1235050073/. dead. June 22, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. 3 February 2024. Justin. Kroll. June 22, 2022.
  4. Web site: 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. 3 February 2024. Justin. Kroll. January 26, 2024.
  5. Web site: Kit . Borys . Gajewski . Ryan . January 26, 2024 . Apple in Talks to Land Thriller 'The Lost Bus' From Matthew McConaughey, Director Paul Greengrass . March 9, 2024 . . Penske Media Corporation.
  6. Web site: February 21, 2024. America Ferrera to Star in Paul Greengrass' Wildfire Drama 'The Lost Bus' With Matthew McConaughey (EXCLUSIVE). Clayton. Davis. Variety. 21 February 2024.
  7. Web site: May 3, 2024. Yul Vazquez Latest To Join Paul Greengrass Pic 'The Lost Bus'. Matt. Grobar. Deadline Hollywood. May 3, 2024.
  8. Web site: March 27, 2024. VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO LAUNCHES CENTRALIZED HUB FOR "THE LOST BUS" FILMING UPDATES. Village of Rudioso. April 17, 2024.

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