Brad Pitt’s Furry Co-Star

Meet Uber, the retired police dog stealing Brad Pitt’s headlines this week.

Meet Uber, Brad Pitt’s Furry Co-Star

Could a dog be the leading star of a Brad Pitt film? This question is not far from reality, as Brad Pitt praises the exceptional skills of a certain Uber, a German Shepherd.

This dog is famous because he is the leading hero of a film called

Heart of the Beast. The movie will be shown in the United States on September 25, 2016, and Brad Pitt does not hide his delight concerning the performance of this unusual actor.

A New Leading Actor

Heart of the Beast is an action survival film directed by David Ayer, which tells the story of a former soldier, James Belmont (played by Brad Pitt), and his dog, Odin, who saved him from certain death after a plane crash.

Odin is portrayed as a very clever dog, capable of overcoming the challenges of the Alaskan wilderness. The dog had to be able to tolerate the noisy helicopters and other equipment, as well as to perform some remarkable stunts.

Therefore, animal trainer Andrew Simpson went to New Zealand to find a dog that would suit the tough requirements. Fortunately for us, there was Uber, who had a great acting future ahead of him.

Uber’s Unusual Biography

This dog’s life was remarkable even before filming the movie. He served as a police dog and, after retiring, worked as a search-and-rescue dog.

However, he was left alone after his human master died, and he was forced to retire again. As his first trainer, Simpson, noted, “I knew he had the heart of a hero,” and he was right!

Simpson discovered this talented dog by accident, as he only wanted to find a dog accustomed to helicopters, boats, and other vehicles for the film.

Brad Pitt was thrilled about the dog and even joked about his “Brad Pitt face of dogs.” The actor was especially delighted about the opportunity to work with Uber in the forest.

This is a great honor for the dog, as the call sheet of the production (a paper listing all people needed during filming) lists his name as number one, which is even before Pitt’s name! Such a distinction is a symbol of great respect and recognition.

A Family of Movie Stars?

Not only was Uber invited to participate in the film, but also his whole family:

Ryker and Zika – his sons (portrayed Odin’s puppies), and Hondo – his half-brother, were also hired. Five weeks of training transformed “couch potatoes” into movie stars and united them into a large family.

It is always exciting to see the entire family doing something extraordinary together.

Useful Facts

• Name of the film: Heart of the Beast
• Director: David Ayer
• Starring: Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, Uber…
• Genre: Action survival film
• Plot: A tale about a former soldier and his dog, who survive a crash in Alaska.
• Release date in the US: September 25, 2016
• Rating: PG-13

Reason to See the Film

In most films, the human is the leading actor while animals are only assistants, but Heart of the Beast tells a story from the point of view of an animal. The hero of this film, Uber, was not born in Hollywood.

He was a police dog and a search-and-rescue dog, and it seems to me that he got a second chance in his life when he starred in the film.

We should admire such people as Uber, who devote their lives to helping people, as well as his trainer, Andrew Simpson, who gave him a great opportunity.

Final Statement

Heart of the Beast is a film about a man and his dog, and this dog made this film unforgettable and unique. Remember that no matter how small or insignificant it seems, every living creature has its own role and place in this world.

Therefore, always be proud of what you do, and no matter what challenges you face, try to be brave and never give up.

You will then be able to look into the eyes of your beloved ones and say, “I did it!” Just like Brad Pitt can look into the eyes of his dog, Uber, and say these words.