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Matthew McConaughey shares trailer for 'The Lost Bus,' filmed in Ruidoso
Actor Matthew McConaughey shared the official trailer for "The Lost Bus," a film shot in Ruidoso in April 2024, months before wildfires would ravage the village.
The native Texan shared the action-packed trailer on his official social media accounts on Sunday, June 8, and revealed the flick would be released 'soon' on Apple TV. The movie explores what went wrong in California's Camp Fire, the nation's deadliest wildfire in a century, and includes stories of a bus driver and teacher who helped through a wildfire, played by McConaughey, according to IMDB.
An official release date has not been announced by the streaming service.
"The Lost Bus" is directed by Paul Greengrass and also stars America Ferrera. The movie also credits Jamie Lee Curtis as one of the film's producers.
Both McConaughey and Greengrass were spotted in Ruidoso for several days, with McConaughey captured speaking into a radio while driving a large yellow bus. The movie showcases several local spots, like Ruidoso's neighborhood pharmacy and gas station, according to Ruidoso officials.
Shortly after McConaughey wrapped up filming in Ruidoso, the South Fork and Salt Fire ignited in June 2024, burning through thousands of acres and destroying more than a thousand structures. Two deaths were reported in the wildfires, including a talented, well-known country musician, Patrick Pearson.
McConaughey joined the effort to help Ruidoso residents by sharing a donation link to his millions of followers on social media in July 2024.
Watch the official trailer for "The Lost Bus" below:
The film is based on true events that happened in Butte County in November 2018, reported Deadline. The Camp Fire resulted in 86 fatalities and burned over 150,000 acres.
While the official trailer was released for the film on June 8, streaming service Apple TV teased that it would be coming soon. No official date was announced with the trailer's release.
Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@ @NatassiaPaloma on Twitter; natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma Thompson on Facebook.
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This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Matthew McConaughey shares trailer for 'The Lost Bus'
