First Look at 'Deepwater Horizon' Starring Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg stars in the movie inspired by the 2010 oil rig explosion.

ByABC News
May 26, 2016, 8:22 AM

— -- Mark Wahlberg is bringing the real-life disaster story of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion to life on the big screen.

"Good Morning America" debuted the new trailer for the film, "Deepwater Horizon," which features the stories of those who worked on the BP rig during its harrowing final hours. The April 2010 explosion killed 11 people and triggered the biggest oil spill in U.S. history.

Wahlberg stars as Mike Williams, an electrician who escaped from the burning rig. He's joined by an impressive cast: Dylan O'Brien as floorhand Caleb Holloway; Gina Rodriguez as young crew member Andrea Fleytas; Kurt Russell as crew member Jimmy Harrell; and John Malkovich as BP representative Donald Vidrine.

"Deepwater Horizon," hits theaters Sept. 30, 2016. Watch the trailer above and see the exclusive dramatic character posters below.