But new details are emerging on the film, revealing that the story isnt as simple as it may seem. The plot of the movie centers on the dangers of fracking, a controversial method of blasting rocks with sand, water, and chemicals to extract natural gas.

Now, the movie has been completely turned on its head as it wont be just a simple story about two men at conflict, but something much greater. Damon himself has been known to be quite vocal about his political views, and has penned the rewrites on the draft originally written by Dave Eggers and is co-writing the script with Krasinski.

If Away We Go and Where the Wild Things are an indication of how wonderful Eggers writing ability is, then I cant wait to see what The Promise Land has in store for us. Throw in Krasinski, Damon, and Sants writing styles, and The Promise Land is sure to be one powerful political drama.

The reality of fracking some recent attention thanks the 2011 Academy Award nomination and Special Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival for GasLand, a documentary film written and direct by Josh Fox, featuring archived footage of political leaders. Although The Promised Land is not a documentary, it and the key players involved will help drive the anti-fracking message.

UK Release: 19th April 2013 http://www.filmdates.co.uk/films/4813-promised-land/

Watch this space for details of South Wales screenings

Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5GDuVbXKQ9U