Heart of the Beast

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Heart of the Beast
Directed by David Ayer
Written byCameron Alexander
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Distributed by Paramount Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Heart of the Beast is an upcoming American action adventure film directed by David Ayer and written by Cameron Alexander, starring Brad Pitt, who also serves as a producer. The film is about a former Navy SEAL and his retired combat dog who attempt to return to civilization after a catastrophic accident deep in the Alaskan wilderness.

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Production

In March 2024, David Ayer signed on as director with a script by Cameron Alexander that was featured on the 2017 Black List of the year's 'most liked' unproduced screenplays; [1] Alexander will serve as an executive producer. Damien Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton produced the film through their label Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount Pictures distributing as part of a first look deal between the companies, and Ayer and Chris Long serve as producers through Cedar Park Entertainment. [2] In January 2025, Brad Pitt was announced to be starring in the project, also producing under his Plan B Entertainment banner. Temple Hill Entertainment also joined the project, with Ayer now producing under Crave Films. [3] In February, J. K. Simmons joined the cast, with Anna Lambe joining a month later. [4] [5]

Principal photography began in March 2025, in Queenstown, New Zealand. [6]

References

  1. Hipes, Patrick (December 11, 2017). "The Black List 2017 Screenplays: Post-WWII Tale 'Ruin' Is No. 1 – Full Rankings". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on December 13, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  2. Kroll, Justin (March 22, 2024). "David Ayer To Direct 'Heart Of The Beast' For Paramount, Damien Chazelle Producing". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  3. Grobar, Matt (January 24, 2025). "Brad Pitt To Produce & Star In 'Heart Of The Beast,' David Ayer's Action Adventure Pic For Paramount". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 24, 2025). "J.K. Simmons Reteams With Brad Pitt & David Ayer For Paramount's 'Heart Of The Beast'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  5. Gajewski, Ryan (March 28, 2025). "'True Detective' Actress Anna Lambe Joins Brad Pitt in 'Heart of the Beast' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  6. Bayer, Kurt (March 6, 2025). "Brad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister's latest blockbuster under way". The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved April 12, 2025.