Exclusive: Deadly California wildfire movie in the works from PrivateWar director
along with Heineman. Josh McLaughlin will executive produce.
The story is based on true events during the 2018 Camp Fire, which destroyed the small town of Paradise and became the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. It will center on Heather Roebuck, a woman who gave birth via C-section minutes before her hospital became engulfed by flames. Powerless to move her legs due to the operation and separated from her newborn and fiancé, Roebuck embarked on a harrowing journey through the town with the aid of a group of EMTs and other emergency personnel. The group attempted to reunite Roebuck with her family and soon all found themselves fighting for their lives.
“For me, the film examines the human connections ordinary people make in extraordinary circumstances,” said Heineman in a statement. “Heather’s journey of inner strength in the face of unparalleled and unexpected adversity is one of the most exciting and visceral stories that I’ve ever encountered.” After establishing himself as an award-winning documentarian, Heineman made his narrative feature debut with 2018’swhich starred Rosamund Pike as war photojournalist Marie Colvin. The movie earned two Golden Globe nominations as well as a DGA nomination., which earned him an Oscar nomination as well as two Emmy wins, plus BAFTA-nominated
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