Overview

• Paul Greengrass’s survival drama about the 2018 Camp Fire premiered at TIFF, is playing in select theaters now, and will stream on Apple TV+ Oct. 3.
• Matthew McConaughey asked casting to remove Levi’s last name from his audition tape, and Greengrass chose him before learning they were related.
• Levi, 17, says the pressure of being “Matthew McConaughey’s son” is “just starting,” stressing that proving himself on set is his responsibility.
• Matthew says the family name will bring both extra praise and harsher criticism, urging Levi to focus on the craft and develop thick skin.
• Kay McConaughey, 93, appears in a small role, as Levi weighs college plans and a separate role opposite Chris Pratt in Way of the Warrior Kid.