It's Brad Pitt and His Dog Vs. the Alaskan Wilderness in David Ayer's
Director David Ayer discusses his upcoming film 'Heart of the Beast,' starring Brad Pitt as a retired soldier bonding with a combat dog. Ayer describes the film as a 'love story' focused on the deep connection between the two characters, highlighting Pitt's vulnerable performance.
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Scott Garfield/Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story David Ayer, known for his work on macho two-handers like Training Day , The Fast and the Furious , and End of Watch , has been told that his films are “chick flicks for guys.” And Ayer isn’t doing anything to dodge that genre tag with the Brad Pitt-led Heart of the Beast , which Ayer sees as a “love story”—between a former soldier and his combat dog.
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