It’s the world premiere of Disney XD’s Canadian original movie, BUNKS. The film blends action, horror, and humor, starring Aidan Shipley and Dylan Schmid as brothers Dane and Dylan. The mischievous siblings are sent by their parents to what they think is a military-style boot camp, but they soon discover Camp Bushwack, a sunny island retreat where they land jobs as camp counsellors. Embracing the opportunity, the brothers take charge of a group of 11-year-old boys and do their best to keep up the disguise through outdoor adventures, canoeing, and a competitive round of dodgeball.
The trouble starts when they find a dusty book of scary stories in an old abandoned cabin deep in the woods. After telling a few around a campfire, the siblings realize that every tale begins to come true, including a terrifying scene of a man turning into a zombie. A massive zombie outbreak follows, and the brothers must step into real leadership to protect their campers and find a way to set things right at Camp Bushwack.
The movie is also planned to air in the United States on Disney XD, which is big news for fans. Atticus Mitchell, who plays Wookie, a fellow camp counsellor, and Aidan Shipley are excited about the film’s prospects and both hope it will someday become a TV series. Citation: Disney XD interview.
In a candid chat about the industry, the young actors shared advice for aspiring performers. Mitchell says acting should be approached as something you love rather than a business, because staying relaxed helps during auditions. He notes that he has pursued acting seriously since 2009 with several credits, while Shipley is in his fourth year at Ryerson’s film program. He adds that rejection is something you have to get used to quickly; you must walk away from an audition and forget about it right away.
These two deliver a grounded perspective that has already helped their careers. Viewers will likely respond to their down-to-earth attitude and the island misadventure with a mix of suspense and laughs. The film promises an engaging blend of action, humor, and horror as two brothers rise to leadership and protect their campers. The premiere also invites audiences to check out the trailer and imagine where BUNKS could head next.