Overview

• The Lost Bus, centered on the 2018 Camp Fire, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5 and stars Matthew McConaughey with America Ferrera.
• Matthew said he initially stayed quiet when Levi asked to audition, agreeing only after the teen returned four more times.
• A home-recorded tape was sent by casting director Francine Maisler without Levi’s surname so director Paul Greengrass would assess it without knowing his identity.
• Greengrass later phoned to offer the part and invited Levi to film in Santa Fe, a moment the 17-year-old said moved him to tears after the call.
• The role is Levi’s first acting credit, and Matthew noted a scene includes three generations of his family; separate reports say Levi is set to appear in Way of the Warrior Kid with Chris Pratt.