We’re one step closer to seeing Kate Mara in action on the front line. “Megan Leavey” has been acquired by Bleecker Street, Deadline reports. Mara plays a marine corporal in the biopic, which marks “Blackfish” director Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s narrative debut. “Megan Leavey” is based on a true story, and named in honor of the woman herself.

Written by Pamela Gray (“Conviction”), Annie Mumolo (“Bridesmaids”), and Tim Lovestedt, the film follows Leavey, who, “as part of a K9 bomb sniffing unit was paired with an aggressive combat dog named Rex,” Deadline writes. “Despite the dog’s disposition, the pair formed a powerful bond, serving two tours together and completing more than 100 missions. After they were both wounded in a 2006 explosion, Leavey received a purple heart and was discharged after her recovery, while Rex was kept on active duty. Leavey spent the next five years fighting to adopt Rex even as he was scheduled to be put to sleep after developing a palsy. Ultimately succeeding, Leavey was able to care for Rex until his death at age 11 in 2012.”

Mara’s costars on the project include Edie Falco (“Nurse Jackie”), Ramon Rodriguez (“Charlie’s Angels”), Bradley Whitford (“Transparent”), and Common (“Suicide Squad”).

“Megan Leavey’s devotion to our country and to her K9 partner, Rex, are a testament to the strength of our military and the indomitable spirit and honor of our troops” commented Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street. “Her story truly exemplifies the kind of heroism and bravery that will touch each and everyone of us as filmgoers.”

A number of other films about female soldiers are in the works, including Reed Morano’s “Lioness” starring Ellen Page, and the Reese Witherspoon-produced adaptation of “Ashley’s War” being penned by Abi Morgan (“Suffragette”).

“Megan Leavey” hits theaters June 9.