TRAILER: Kate Mara stars as Marine Cpl. Megan Leavey

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Christopher Diamond

Painting crews set up on the base of the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. The Hollywood sign, built in 1923, was an outdoor ad campaign for a suburban housing development called Hollywoodland. The sign has been painted twice since 1978 and is now in need of a complete overhaul, just in time to celebrate its 90th birthday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

The trailer is out for the upcoming film “Megan Leavey,” staring Kate Mara as the Marine Corps Corporal.



Former “House of Cards” star Kate Mara will play Leavey, a former Marine Corps Military Police K-9 handler who served two tours of duty in Iraq.

The film tells the true story of Leavey and her K-9 partner Rex. Both were injured when an IED was remotely detonated, causing a serious head injury for the Cpl., according to New York City’s CBS affiliate.

Rex was still needed in the military when Leavey was discharged in 2008, leading to a lengthy battle to adopt the dog. Leavey’s efforts to adopt Rex would eventually involve Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York.

The film is directed by , who directed the 2013 documentary “Blackfish.” It also stars Bradley Whitford, Common and Edie Falco. 

“Megan Leavey” hits theaters this June.

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