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Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey continues to line up eye-catching projects, the latest of which being Gary Ross’ Civil War drama, Free State of Jones.

Set to open later this month, Ross’ awards-friendly picture is inspired by the true story of Newt Knight (McConaughey), a defiant Southern farmer who rallied his fellow countrymen to rise up against the Confederacy and, essentially, put Jones County on the map as an independent state during one of the country’s more troubled periods.

In catapulting moviegoers back to the mid-1800s, Gary Ross has assembled the likes of Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keri Russell, and Mahershala Ali to star opposite McConaughey. At least on paper, there’s plenty of Oscar potential emanating from Free State of Jones even so far out from awards season. But will Ross’ true-life drama be jostling for a place later this year? We’ll find out once the film premieres in a few weeks’ time.

Free State of Jones sparks a civil uprising when Gary Ross’ Oscar-tipped period drama marches into theaters on June 24.