America Ferrera Reacts to McConaughey’s Son on Set, Heads to The View

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11, 2025 - Actress America Ferrera shared a humorous moment on TODAY when she discovered Matthew McConaughey’s son working behind the camera on their wildfire drama The Lost Bus, and is set to appear on ABC’s The View this Thursday to promote the film.

In a sit-down with TODAY, Ferrera recounted how she first spotted a familiar face in the camera department-only to learn it was McConaughey’s son, Levi-highlighting the film’s “family affair” atmosphere cultivated by director Paul Greengrass. Later today, Ferrera joins co-host Joy Behar on The View, where she’ll discuss the film’s real-life inspiration and her role as a teacher navigating the catastrophic 2018 Camp Fire.

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Ferrera’s anecdote underscores the close-knit, supportive environment of The Lost Bus, which chronicles a harrowing evacuation of 22 students amid one of California’s deadliest wildfires. Her TODAY interview and scheduled appearance on The View aim to spotlight both the film’s emotional core and its October 3 premiere on AppleTV+.

On TODAY: A Four-Word Exchange

  • Ferrera described spotting Levi McConaughey on set and joking, “Why does that kid look so familiar?”
  • McConaughey quipped, “That’s my son.”
  • Ferrera replied, “It’s because he has your face,” praising the young intern’s work ethic and charm.

Bringing Family to Set

  • Director Paul Greengrass encouraged cast and crew to “make it a family affair.”
  • Ferrera’s own children visited, marveling at the controlled chaos of filming real-fire sequences.
  • The film honors the true bravery of bus driver Kevin McKay (Matthew McConaughey) and teacher Mary Ludwig (Ferrera) during the 2018 Camp Fire.

Tonight on “The View”

  • Airs Thursday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.
  • Ferrera and Ken Jeong join hosts to discuss The Lost Bus and behind-the-scenes stories.
  • Viewers can stream later on Hulu and Disney+.

Film Details and Release

The Lost Bus premieres Oct. 3 on AppleTV+, depicting a teacher’s determination to save her students from a raging inferno. Greengrass employs real fire and documentary-style realism to capture the urgency and heroism of true events.