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McConaughey is the star of 'The Lost Bus', a film that shows heroism during California's most deadly wildfire.

Matthew McConaughey, who has been away from the spotlight for several years, returned to the big-screen on Friday with the Toronto International Film Festival's world premiere of "The Lost Bus," a new documentary.

The film is based on Lizzie Johnson’s book about the Camp Fire of 2018, the deadliest fire in California’s history, which claimed 85 lives. It gives a glimpse of the magnitude and intensity of this destructive fire.

McConaughey is a struggling father and school bus driver who risks his own life to save 22 children. He races against the flames, which threaten their escape.

Wildfires are still fresh in many viewers' minds. At least 30 people were killed in wildfires that raged through Southern California at the beginning of this year. Canada is currently experiencing its second worst ever wildfire season.

McConaughey stated that the film examines the relationship between mankind and Mother Nature. McConaughey said that the message and reality of the film are in your face.

America Ferrera, who was nominated for an Oscar ("Barbie," 2024) plays a teacher in a primary school fighting with him to survive.

Ferrera stated, "To me, this story is about a journey of a person, about resilience, and about choices."

McConaughey’s real-life son Levi and his mother Kay play the son and mother of his character.

McConaughey has released two films this year. The first was the crime thriller, "The Rivals Of Amziah Kings." He had been relatively quiet for several years. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for "Dallas Buyers Club", in 2014.

The Lost Bus, directed by Paul Greengrass (best known for his 2006 documentary "United 93") will be released in selected theaters starting September 19. Apple TV+ will begin streaming the film on October 3. (Reporting and editing by Caroline Stauffer, David Gregorio, and Atsuko kitayama)

(source: Reuters)