Brad Pitt is set to star in Paramount Pictures' "Heart of the Beast," according to an insider with knowledge of the project. David Ayer is directing. Damien Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton are producing under their Wild Chickens Productions banner as part of their first-look deal with the studio.

Brad Pitt will star in and produce the film "Heart of the Beast," reuniting him with "Fury" director David Ayer.

Brad Pitt is reuniting with his 'Fury' director David Ayer for upcoming Paramount Pictures movie 'Heart of the Beast'.

EXCLUSIVE: After signing a star-studded cast for its YA fantasy novel adaptation Children of Blood and Bone, Paramount has inked a deal for Brad Pitt to produce and star in Heart of the Beast, David Ayer’s action adventure film for Paramount Pictures,