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GOSSIP & RUMORS: Matthew McConaughey reveals he hid son Levi’s last name from director during his ‘Lost Bus’ audition

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Matthew McConaughey said alright, alright, alright to his son Levi’s acting debut.

But at first, the OscarΒ winner, 55, was hesitant to allow the 17-year-old, whom he shares with wife Camila Alves McConaughey, to audition for a part in his new film, β€œThe Lost Bus.”

The true story drama’s world premiere kicked off at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday. McConaughey was accompanied by his mom, Kay, 93, Levi, and Alves, 42, on the red carpet. Kay also has a part in the film.

Levi McConaughey and Matthew McConaughey attend the Toronto International Film Festival world premiere of β€œThe Lost Bus.” Apple TV+ via Getty Images
β€œThe Lost Bus” poster. Β©HLN/Courtesy Everett Collection

β€œI had no idea that this young man, my son, was interested [in acting],” McConaughey revealed during a Q&A following the screening, β€œbut when I pitched the script to the family, as I always do before work, the part about Kevin [McKay] having a son, he asked me one day, β€˜Well, how old is he?’ I said, β€˜He’s about your age.’ And then he goes, β€˜ThinkΒ I could read for it?’ And I didn’t say anything. That wasn’t enough to make me say β€˜maybe’ or anything.”

Levi was persistant and continued to ask his dad about the role.

McConaughey explained, β€œHe came back four more times and I said, β€˜Okay, now he’s working for it, for the idea.’ And I said, β€˜Yeah.’ I knew they hadn’t cast the part. Pulled out the camera, worked with him on a scene, and sent that to [casting director] Francine Maisler, and I said β€” remember I had a note? β€” I said, β€˜I think it might beΒ good enough for a callback.’ And she wrote back, β€˜I think it might be good enough to show to Paul.’”

Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves McConaughey, Kay McConaughey and Levi McConaughey. AFP via Getty Images

The β€œInterstellar” star had one request before director Paul Greengrass got his hands on the footage.

McConaughey recalled telling Maisler, β€œWhen you do that, will you do me one favor? Will you pull the last name off so it’s just, there’s no McConaughey on the end of that?”

β€œShe said yes,” the Texas native shared. β€œNext call I got, [Paul] said, he goes, β€˜That’s the guy, that’s the son.’ And then he was told, β€˜Well, that happens to be Matthew’s son.’ And in Paul fashion, he was like, β€˜Even better!’ … So this is all due to Paul. My family’s in this film because of this man to the left.”

The McConaugheys at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Getty Images

TheΒ movie is based on true events from the 2018 Camp Fire in the town of Paradise. The wildfire still remains one of the deadliest in California’s history.Β Jamie Lee Curtis serves as a producer, while the rest of the star-studded cast includes America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson and Spencer Watson.

According to a synopsis, McConaughey stars as a schoolΒ busΒ driver who, alongside a dedicated school teacher (Ferrera), β€œbattle to save 22 children from the terrifying inferno.”



β€œI never want films to be bleak,” Greengrass, 70, toldΒ Vanity Fair in July. β€œI’ve made films about difficult subjects, but I always want them to be life-affirming and drive towards hope. Because otherwise, what’s the point?”

Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera in β€œThe Lost Bus.” Β©HLN/Courtesy Everett Collection

Adding about McConaughey’s role in the project: β€œWhat I like about Matthew particularly is he’s a leading man, a movie star and a character actor all in one. And he has a particular understanding of those kinds of communities, blue-collar communities.”

Along with Levi, McConaughey and Alves, who tied the knot in 2012, are also parents to Vida, 15, and Livingston, 12.

McConaughey and his family, meanwhile, relocated to TexasΒ during the height of his career.

Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera and writer/director Paul Greengrass. Apple TV+ via Getty Images

The β€œDazed and Confused” actor, his wife and three children packed up and moved to the Lone Star State in 2014.

Last year, McConaughey explained why he settled in Texas.

β€œLook, man, the devil’s in the infinite yeses, not the nos,” the star revealed on theΒ β€œGood Trouble With Nick Kyrgios” podcast. β€œNo, it’s just as important, if not more important,” McConaughey said. β€œEspecially if you have some level of success and access. No becomes more important than yes.” 

Camila Alves McConaughey, Matthew McConaughey and Levi Alves McConaughey in 2023. WireImage

β€œI mean, we all look around and see we’ve over-leveraged our life with yeses and go, β€˜Geez, oh, man, I’m making C minuses and all that s–t in my life because I said yes to too many things.’ I have many times in my life where I’m going through autopilot,” McConaughey added.

Before their move, McConaughey and Alves lived in Malibu, California.



At the time, the Hollywood icon was known for a slew of rom-coms, includingΒ β€œHow to Lose A Guy in 10 Days,β€Β β€œThe Wedding Planner,” β€œFailure to Launch” and β€œFool’s Gold.”

Matthew McConaughey, Levi McConaughey, Camila Alves McConaughey at β€œThe Rivals of Amziah King” Premiere during SXSW Conference in March 2025. SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images

β€œThat was my lane, and I liked that lane,” admitted McConaughey. β€œThat lane paid well and it was working. But the lane was… I was so strong in that lane that anything outside of that lane, dramas and stuff that I wanted to do, were like, β€˜No, no, no, no, no McConaughey.’ Hollywood said β€˜No, no, no, no, you should stay there, stay there.’”

Which led to a new journey for the party of five.

Once in Texas, McConaughey told his partner that he would only return to California if he were β€œoffered roles I want to do.”

Levi McConaughey in Paris. BACKGRID

β€œLuckily, Camila got pregnant with our first child. So there was purpose coming to look forward to,” he reminisced. β€œBut I was still like, β€˜Man’s gotta work.’ Making chimes and working in the garden wasn’t cutting it.”

β€œThe Lost Bus” hits theaters Sept. 19, and will be available to stream on Apple TV+ Oct. 3.



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