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America Ferrera to Star in Paul Greengrass’ Wildfire Drama ‘The Lost Bus’ With Matthew McConaughey (EXCLUSIVE)


America Ferrera has landed her next role in Paul Greengrass' "The Lost Bus" starring Matthew McConaughey.

Ferrera has signed on to star in Oscar nominee Paul Greengrass’ upcoming drama “ The Lost Bus ” alongside Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey, Variety has learned exclusively. Also a Golden Globe and SAG-winning actor, Ferrera is making her directorial debut, “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” an adaptation of the acclaimed novel, slated for production in 2024 and written by “Flamin’ Hot” scribe Linda Yvette Chavez. Greengrass received his sole directing nod for the emotional 9/11 drama “United 93” (2006), and has helmed other Oscar-nominated and winning movies such as “The Bourne Ultimatium,” “Captain Phillips” and “News of the World.” McConaughey won his Oscar for best actor for “Dallas Buyers Club” (2013), playing Ron Woodroof, a man who takes on the system after being diagnosed with HIV.

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