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Brad Pitt Details Bonding Challenge With Canine Co-Star
Brad Pitt is making a survival movie called Heart of the Beast.
In the film, he works with a German Shepherd named Uber.
The dog plays a character named Odin.
Pitt said becoming friends with Uber took a lot of work.
He spent three weeks building trust before practicing action scenes.
He sometimes used boiled chicken to keep the dog focused.
Director David Ayer said Uber already had search-and-rescue experience.
Pitt said Ayer worked hard to make the movie’s training and survival details feel authentic.
Brad Pitt says bonding with Uber, the German Shepherd playing Odin, was his biggest challenge while filming Heart of the Beast.
Pitt spent the first three weeks building trust with Uber before beginning action choreography.
He used boiled chicken to help keep Uber focused during takes.
Director David Ayer said Uber’s search-and-rescue background helped prepare him for the demanding role.
Pitt praised Ayer’s commitment to authentic military, survival and canine training details.
- Who
- Actor Brad Pitt, director David Ayer, and Uber, the German Shepherd playing Odin.
- What
- Brad Pitt discussed the challenge of bonding with his canine co-star while filming Heart of the Beast.
- Where
- Not specified in the article.
- When
- During filming; Pitt said the first three weeks were spent building trust with Uber.
- Why
- The bond was needed before the dog could take part in action choreography, while Uber’s training helped prepare him for the role.
Key facts
- Film
- Heart of the Beast
- Actor
- Brad Pitt
- Director
- David Ayer
- Canine actor
- Uber
- Character
- Odin
- Trust-building period
- Three weeks
- Training aid
- Boiled chicken
Sources
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