Deadpool & Wolverine’s dog star Dogpool’s owner has discussed her pooch’s new celebrity life, including her experiences with Hollywood A-lister Ryan Reynolds.
Dogpool’s canine actor Peggy has recently been thrust into a new level of fame, after previously being voted the U.K.’s “ugliest dog” back in 2023. Starring alongside Reynolds and Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman in the Marvel blockbuster, Peggy’s owner Holly Middleton has spoken about how her dog has adjusted to her new ultra-famous friends.
Dogpool star Peggy was ‘comfortable’ being cuddled by Ryan Reynolds
Middleton said that Peggy’s debut at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere was “surreal,” with celebrities being smitten by the Dogpool doggy actor. In an interview with the BBC, Middleton described her reaction to seeing Peggy next to Reynolds, Jackman, and co., with them all having clearly bonded with her during filming.
“I loved it. Peggy looked really comfortable the entire time, as probably most people would being cuddled by Ryan Reynolds,” Middleton said.
“They seem to really, really love her and they’re so gentle with her, and you can see… they’re giving her kisses and giving her little rubs on her head.”
Peggy is a unique cross-breed, with her unorthodox appearance having won her the title of Britain’s “ugliest dog.” While that moniker may seem harsh, it afforded her the opportunity to become one of Marvel’s latest breakout stars, being enlisted for her role as Deadpool’s sidekick in Deadpool & Wolverine. The film has been a huge success for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, pushing the MCU to become the first-ever franchise to make $30 billion at the global box office (via ComingSoon.net).
But despite this success, Middleton insisted that it isn’t hasn’t gone to Peggy’s head — but it has changed people’s reaction to her. Middleton said that prior to Deadpool & Wolverine, the public reaction to Peggy would be to wonder what was “wrong” with her. However, since her debut in the new Marvel movie, public perception has “definitely changed for the better” and Peggy’s now being recognized for her Dogpool performance instead.