When Hollywood's Darkest Drama Becomes All Too Real The rugged wilderness of New Zealand's South Island was no place for comfort or convenience when Brad Pitt and director David Ayer embarked on their latest project, Heart of the Beast.
The film, a survival epic about the bond between man and dog, was not just a challenge to make – it was a test of wills. Ayer's mantra cum running joke with his cast and crew – "A guy and a dog. How hard can it be?
" – belies the grueling conditions they faced on set.