Paramount Pictures announced that ‘The Heart of the Beast,’ a survival thriller starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer, has been included in the San Sebastián Film Festival’s Official Selection, where it will screen out of competition. Both Pitt and Ayer are scheduled to attend the festival to present the film, according to an announcement made Monday.
The film follows a former Army Special Forces soldier who must navigate his way back to civilization after his small plane crashes in remote Alaskan wilderness. Throughout his ordeal, the character relies on a retired service dog named Odin for protection against bears, wolves, and other wildlife while attempting to overcome harsh environmental conditions, climb mountains, and cross rivers in a desperate bid for survival.
The production features Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe alongside Pitt, who also serves as a producer on the project. Additional producers include Olivia Hamilton and Marty Bowen, while the screenplay was written by Cameron Alexander. The film reunites Pitt with Ayer following their collaboration on the 2014 World War II epic ‘Fury.’
The festival runs from September 18-26, with ‘Heart of the Beast’ representing the first major star announcement for this year’s event. The film is a production from Wild Chickens, Temple Hill, and Kino World, created in association with Domain Entertainment and Gulfstream Pictures.
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