The Last Bus: release date of Netflix series filmed in Bristol, who’s in cast with Moosa Mostafa, and trailer

The Last Bus, an action sci-fi television series filmed and pioneered in Bristol, is set for release on Netflix in April.

Starring child actors in lead roles, this show has been billed as an ‘action packed eco fable’ and a blend between cult-classics Doctor Who and Transformers.

What is The Last Bus and what is it about?

The Last Bus is an action-packed live-action sci-fi Netflix Original series produced by an award-winning Bristol-based studio.

Wildseed Studios is based in the centre of the city and is widely regarded for championing and nurturing exciting young creative talents.

Filming in widely-recognisable locations throughout Bristol including The Downs and Redcliffe Caves, The Last Bus looks set to be another success being filmed across the South West.

But what is the plot?

The Last Bus sticks true to its sci-fi roots, following a group of mismatched students during a robot apocalypse as they are thrown into a high-stakes adventure.

With most of humanity zapped away by this new machine intelligence, it is on the shoulders of these young souls to stand up and become unlikely heroes.

The story begins on a school trip to the launch of a new line of cutting-edge drones known as genie orbs, which are intended to help clean up the environment.

However, the bots vaporise everyone at the event, as well as audiences at numerous other unveilings around the world.

Our group of students are among the only people who escape the catastrophe alive, making it their mission to save humankind.

The Last Bus is enriched with comedic elements, adventure, mystery and a whole lot of heart - perfect for all the family.

Who is in the cast for The Last Bus?

The cast for this new sci-fi Netflix Original has a nice blend of quality, experienced actors with young and exciting up-and-comers.

Starring Tom Basden, famed for his role as Matt in Ricky Gervais’ After Life, Misfits actor Robert Sheehan, as well as rising stars Moosa Mostafa and Lauryn Ajunfo.

One of the more promising names amongst the young cast is Bristol’s own Phoebe De Silva - who was discovered from a school search of thousands of young people.

The writer and creator of The Last Bus is Paul Neafcy, who made his name producing mobile phone films on YouTube.

There is plenty to love about this fresh and promising cast.

When is the release date for The Last Bus?

The Last Bus lands on Netflix on April 1 and all 10 episodes of this sci-fi fest will be available to stream right away - and before you ask, no, this is not an April Fools joke.

To start watching The Last Bus on Netflix now, click here.

How do I watch the trailer for The Last Bus?

The trailer for The Last Bus was released just a month ago and has piqued the interest of many ahead of its release.

With over 250,000 views already, take a look at the official trailer on YouTube below.