'It wasn’t just about the dog/human relationship, it was about human/human relationship.'
The Big Picture A new talking dog movie has officially hit theaters, but Strays isn't your typical family fun adventure. In Universal Pictures' latest feature, an endlessly optimistic Border Terrier named Reggie is kicked to the curb by his terrible owner, Doug. Shortly after his abandonment, Reggie meets a Boston Terrier named Bug who opens Reggie's eyes to Doug's neglectful ways. So, Reggie vows to get his revenge on Doug.
During an interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub, director Josh Greenbaum shared that one part of the Strays ending that was largely discussed was how Reggie's story would end. Greenbaum said that both he and screenwriter Dan Perrault liked Reggie's decision to remain a stray. Though he understands why viewers may feel like Reggie must find a new home and find happiness, Strays hit much deeper for Greenbaum and Perrault.
"But for us, the film metaphorically really was about being in a toxic relationship and how you deal with that and how you get out of it, and how your friends help you out of that, and how you find your own sense of self-worth after being in a relationship where you were giving, giving, giving and getting nothing back. As silly as that may sound, that was always the emotional throughline to us, that it wasn’t just about the dog/human relationship, it was about human/human relationship.
The Pawsome Team Behind Strays Strays was written by Perrault and directed by Greenbaum. Erik Feig, Louis Leterrier, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Aditya Sood produced, with Jessica Switch, Nikki Baida, and Julia Hammer as executive producers. Alongside Ferrell, Strays features a star-studded voice and human cast. Will Forte takes on Doug, one of the few human roles.
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