Brad Pitt's "Heart of the Beast" premiered Sept. 16 at Franklin's FirstBank Amphitheater, attracting some of Nashville's and Hollywood's best and brightest.
The red carpet was a blend of Nashville and Hollywood culture, as country musicians, A-list actors and entertainment executives attended the star-powered event.
The main character of both the film and the evening, Brad Pitt, sauntered onto the carpet in an all-camo suit with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon.
Immediately swarmed by the press, Pitt maneuvered through the carpet with ease, a testament to his veteran status.
Pitt's premiere of the Paramount film "Heart of the Beast" comes as Tennessee officials court the studio giant to relocate from Hollywood to Nashville as it navigates its 12-state
antitrust lawsuit blocking its merger with Warner Bros.
Here are the celebrities who attended the premiere alongside the Oscar-winning actor.
J.K. Simmons
Known for his roles in "Whiplash," "Spider-Man" and "Oz," J.K. Simmons stars alongside Pitt as Walter Boone in "Heart of the Beast."
Simmons took to the carpet sporting his signature bushy beard. The industry veteran looked right at home at the Nashville-area film premiere.
David Ayer
The director of "End of Watch," "Suicide Squad" and "The Tax Collector," David Ayer directed "Heart of the Beast," reuniting with Pitt for the first time in 12 years since their collaboration on the 2014 war film "Fury."
Ayer appeared on the carpet wearing a flannel and jeans, matching the rustic tone of both the event and the film.
Anna Lambe
Known for her breakout roles in "True Detective: Night Country" and "North of North," rising star Anna Lambe co-stars in "Heart of the Beast."
The Hollywood newcomer seemed at ease at what could be the first of many blockbuster premieres in her career.
What is 'Heart of the Beast' about?
Starring Pitt and Simmons, "Heart of the Beast" is a survival thriller about former Special Forces officer James Belmont, whose plane crashes in the remote Alaskan wilderness. Stranded with his retired combat dog, Odin, Belmont battles extreme weather, rugged terrain, wildlife, and his own emotional turmoil.
Directed by Ayer, the story focuses heavily on the bond between Belmont and Odin, blending elements of "Marley & Me" and "The Revenant."
Peter Burditt covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact him at PBurditt@nashvill.gannett.com
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