This is the first look at the trailer for director Grant Heslov’s new comedy, The Men Who Stare at Goats, starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor.

Based on true events described in Jon Ronson’s 2004 book of the same title, the November 6 release involves a down-on-his-luck reporter (McGregor) who gets more than he bargains for when he meets a special forces agent (Clooney) who reveals the existence of a secret, psychic military unit whose goal is to use paranormal powers to end war as we know it.