Paul Greengrass raced to Finish ‘The Lost Bus’ Edit Amidst Los Angeles Wildfires
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 9, 2025, 00:28:54 PST – Director Paul Greengrass was deep in the final stages of editing The Lost Bus when the recent wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles area, adding a layer of poignant resonance to the disaster-themed film.The Apple TV+ project,inspired by the harrowing events of the 2018 California Camp Fire,stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera and recounts a desperate attempt to evacuate a busload of children during a catastrophic blaze.
The timing of the fires, while unrelated to the film’s production, underscored the very real-world stakes depicted in The Lost Bus. greengrass, known for his visceral and realistic portrayals of crisis situations in films like United 93, found himself confronting echoes of the film’s narrative as news reports detailed evacuations and the threat to communities. The film’s logline details a tale of heroism, and the director, along with stars McConaughey and Ferrera, are scheduled to participate in a panel discussion about the film as part of the Special Presentations section.
The Lost Bus is penned by Brad Ingelsby and greengrass,and is based on the true story of the Camp Fire,which devastated Paradise,California,in November 2018. The fire claimed 85 lives and destroyed nearly 14,000 homes. the film focuses on the unusual efforts to safeguard children amidst the chaos, a theme that resonated deeply with Greengrass.
The project utilizes industry-standard screenwriting software, including Final Draft, and relies on production management tools like Cast & Crew. Apple TV+ will distribute the film.
