Matthew McConaughey and Jamie Lee Curtis premiered their new film The Lost Bus at the Toronto International Film Festival, spotlighting California’s devastating wildfire crisis. Based on true events, the film tells the story of a heroic school bus driver who saved 22 children during the 2018 Paradise fire—the deadliest wildfire in California’s history. McConaughey, who once lived in fire-prone Malibu, stars in the action-packed drama, which he described as portraying fire “like a predator.” Curtis, who also serves as producer, recently returned to her Pacific Palisades home after it was damaged by wildfires. She emphasized how emotional the film is for those living with constant fire threats. The Lost Bus blends personal experience with large-scale storytelling to deliver a powerful, urgent message about climate and survival.