Brad Pitt calls Uber star of Heart of the Beast

In a new behind-the-scenes featurette released this week, actor Brad Pitt declared his canine co-star the true star of the upcoming survival thriller "Heart of the Beast." The film, directed by David Ayer, is scheduled for release on September 25, 2026.

Pitt, who also serves as a producer on the project, shared the spotlight with a German Shepherd named Uber, who plays his character's loyal dog, Odin. In the featurette, Pitt described Uber as "number one on the call sheet" and "the star of the film." He elaborated on their on-screen dynamic, noting that the story follows a retired Special Forces officer, James Belmont, and Odin after their plane crashes in the remote Alaskan wilderness. "It's really beautiful in the film how they work together and depend on each other," Pitt said.

The actor also discussed the unique challenges and rewards of working with a canine lead, joking about moments when the dog appeared camera-shy. Pitt explained that the filming process often involved following Uber's lead and improvising scenes around him. He ultimately called the dog "the most important piece to this story" and described the experience as surprisingly special.