Five years. That's how long I chased this one. A script by Cameron Alexander that I fell in love with the moment I read it — a film that had passed through a lot of hands over the years, none of which quite knew what they were holding or how to treat it. I did. So I kept knocking, and I waited, until it was finally mine to look after.
I grew up around German Shepherds. My mum breeds and trains them, and I've always believed they're the best breed going — full stop. I wanted to make the definitive German Shepherd film, and in Cameron's pages, I saw it.
We redeveloped it together and brought on Andrew Simpson, the best dog trainer in the business — if you've seen the Malinois in John Wick, you've seen his work. Then I handed it to two dear friends, Damien Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton, who saw exactly what I saw: a gritty survival thriller made for the big screen. They took it to Paramount, who fell for it as hard as we had. Before I knew it, Brad Pitt had come aboard, with David Ayer directing — an absolute maestro — and we were shooting in New Zealand.
Here's the part that still gets me. Back in the 90s at Pinewood, I was a runner making Brad his tea and coffee on Interview with the Vampire. To now be one of the producers on what may be one of his very best films… I don't have a word for it other than: pinch me.
HEART OF THE BEAST. In cinemas September 25th.
I am so proud of this one. It's everything I hoped it would be.
And look — everybody loves a dog. It's about the only thing the whole world agrees on. So let me put your mind at ease right now: the dog does not die. You're welcome. 🐾
Every American should be absolutely furious right now.
Charlie Kirk has never once encouraged violence against any political group, and he was just shot at an event in Utah.
Never advocated for anything except peace.
An absolute outrage. There are no words. Pray for Charlie.
Who would’ve thought that 20 years later I would be so angry and so confused by this man and his ability to stay alivin and thrivin season after season #TheWhiteLotus#whitelotus
.@ClamsAndCockles I am STRUGGLING to buy into Jason Isaacs as a southerner from the Carolina’s. Called into the hotline to specifically rant about this 😖😭🤕❤️🩹#whitelotusseason3
When my husband and I moved to the Nashville area, we always secretly hoped that we would run into one of our media heroes. Tonight it actually happened. We were seated next to @ClayTravis at dinner and it was pretty much our personal Super Bowl. ALSO what a kind guy! Thanks, CT.
Hey @WRBolen + @BarrettDudley - currently listening to the last Patreon episode for DP! Question - I’ve had friends lately tell me they just watched DP but never saw Dune 1 or 2. I love the movies and I’m still confused as hell with this show. Thoughts on just watching the show?