Director David Ayer has revealed a major update concerning the movie that will reunite him withBrad Pitt. Ayer, a former submariner for the U.S. Navy, spent time serving in the military, along with his own family’s service history, which has helped inform a number of his movie projects over the years. One such project wasthe 2014 war filmFury, which saw Pitt assume the role of a US tank commander fighting in Germany during the final weeks of World War II.
Earning largely favorable reviews and generating a healthy worldwide box-office of $211.8 million against an original budget of $68 million,Furyremains one of the highest-rated movies inAyer’s filmmaking career. Featuring an all-star lineup, which also included the likes of Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña, and Jon Bernthal,Furywould also go on to win the National Board of Review Award for Best Ensemble Cast.
The Director Promises A Return To Old-School Sensibilities
While more recent years have seen Ayer forge a successful working relationship withThe Beekeeper’sJason Statham, it was previously revealed that he would not be returning to helm the action-heavy sequel. Instead,the in-developmentBeekeeper 2will instead see the reins handed over to Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto (The Night Comes For Us). Meanwhile, Ayer will be otherwise preoccupied withHeart of the Beast,a survival thriller that will seePitt portray a former special forces soldier who is trapped in the Alaskan wildernesswith his retired combat dog.
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Speaking withCollider, Ayer offered an update onHeart of the Beast,revealing thatfilming on the project is about to begin shortly. The director also went on to describe his next movie as a “classic old-school adventure movie,” harking back to many of the cinematic traditions of yesteryear. Check out his comments below:
We’re going to camera shortly. I’m about to get back to Brad with another collaboration. All I can say is it’s just going to be a classic old-school adventure movie. This is what Hollywood excelled at for decades, and I want to bring that cinematic tradition back and just adventure storytelling.
What Ayer’s Comments Mean For Heart Of The Beast
The Beekeeper Director Has Proven Himself Adept At Using Older Movie Traditions
While fans of Ayer’s work may be excited about his forthcoming reunion with Pitt, these most recent comments would suggest thataudiences will be in for a very different kind of viewing experiencecompared toFury.Swapping out a large, ensemble cast for what is likely to be a largely single-handed performance from Pitt, Ayer’s promise of an “old-school” adventure film is a vast departure from the gritty, war-torn approach to their previous collaboration.
Nonetheless, Ayer has proven himself quite adept at tapping into many of the cinematic tropes and traditions of older-style action movies, an approach that was responsible for much ofThe Beekeeper’smonumental success. Whether he can seek to generate a similar level of enthusiasm forHeart of the Beastremains to be seen, but between the movie’s simple premise and Ayer’s affection for the cinematic traditions of years gone by, it is possible that it could prove to be another successful team-up between himself and Pitt.
Source:Collider
Heart of the Beast
Heart of the Beast is a dramatic thriller film directed by David Ayer and penned by Cameron Alexander. It has been in development since 2017 and centers on a former Navy Seal and his dog lost in the Alaskan wilderness as they battle the elements and beyond to survive.
