Land Sakes

Jason Ritter (pictured) and Wilmer Valderrama will appear in the indie drama "The Dry Land" says The Hollywood Reporter.

Previously titled "American Tragic", the story follows a young soldier (Ryan O'Nan) who returns home from a tour of duty only to find that small-town life no longer suits him.

Melissa Leo plays his mom.

Valderrama is O'Nan's Army buddy who helps him in his search for redemption, and Ritter is a hometown pal who looked out for the soldier's wife while he was gone.

Ryan Piers Williams wrote the script and is making his directorial debut on the feature.

Ritter can do drama and comedy-- Valderrama can do comedy That 70's Show--a meaty drama? Time will tell...

Shooting is underway as this posts