Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera on Playing Heroes in 'The Lost Bus'
In this exclusive IMDb interview at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, producer Jamie Lee Curtis joins stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera to discuss their powerful drama 'The Lost Bus,' based on true events during the Paradise Camp Fire. The trio reveals the intense process of bringing this harrowing story to the screen, from Curtis' initial inspiration to the challenges the stars faced while filming with practical fire effects. McConaughey and Ferrera offer insights into portraying real-life heroes under extreme circumstances, while Curtis shares a surprising personal connection to the real-life Mary Ludwig. Discover how the production team safely orchestrated nearly 100 fire stunts per sequence while protecting their young cast during the film's most demanding scenes, and more.
