Brad Pitt and David Ayer Reunite for Alaskan Survival Film Heart of the Beast
David Ayer directs Brad Pitt in Heart of the Beast, an adventure film about a special forces veteran and his dog surviving in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash.
Brad Pitt and director David Ayer are teaming up again for Heart of the Beast, an adventure film set in the Alaskan wilderness. The project marks a reunion for the pair, who previously collaborated on the World War II drama Fury.
In the film, Pitt plays James, a special forces veteran who, along with his dog Odin, must survive after a plane crash. The story follows their struggle in the harsh Alaskan environment.
Ayer said he was drawn to the project after reading a script by Cameron Alexander. Greg Berry served as production designer on the film.
The director discussed Heart of the Beast on the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast, as reported by IndieWire.
Quick answers
What is Heart of the Beast about?
It follows Brad Pitt's character James, a special forces veteran, and his dog Odin as they survive in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash.
Who directed Heart of the Beast?
David Ayer directed the film.
Have Brad Pitt and David Ayer worked together before?
Yes, they previously collaborated on the World War II drama Fury.