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They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but what if the man is a total dirtbag? In that case, it might be time for some sweet revenge, doggy style.
When Reggie (Will Ferrell), a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier, is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug (Will Forte;
The Last Man on Earth, Nebraska), Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose. But once Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier named Bug (Oscar winner Jamie Foxx), a stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realizes he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is. Determined to seek revenge, Reggie, Bug and Bug’s pals—Maggie (Isla Fisher;
Now You See Me,
Wedding Crashers), a smart Australian Shepherd who has been sidelined by her owner’s new puppy, and Hunter (Randall Park;
Always Be My Maybe,
Aquaman), an anxious Great Dane who’s stressed out by his work as an emotional support animal—together hatch a plan and embark on an epic adventure to help Reggie find his way home … and make Doug pay by biting off the appendage he loves the most. (Hint: It’s not his foot).
A subversion of the dog movies we know and love,
Strays, directed by Josh Greenbaum (
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) and written by Dan Perrault (
Players,
American Vandal), is a hilarious, R-rated, live-action comedy about the complications of love, the importance of great friendships, and the unexpected virtues of couch humping. The film features a powerhouse comedic supporting cast, including Grammy winner Josh Gad (
Beauty and the Beast), Harvey Guillén (
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), Emmy nominee Rob Riggle (
The Hangover), Brett Gelman (
Stranger Things), Jamie Demetriou (
The Afterparty) and Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara (
Modern Family).
The film is produced by Lord Miller partners Phil Lord p.g.a and Christopher Miller p.g.a, (
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part), by Picturestart founder and CEO Erik Feig p.g.a. (
Luckiest Girl Alive,
Cha Cha Real Smooth), by Lord Miller’s Aditya Sood p.g.a. (
The Martian,
Cocaine Bear), by Louis Leterrier (director
Fast X, The Clash of the Titans) and by Dan Perrault (
Players,
American Vandal). The film is executive produced by Nikki Baida, Doug Merrifield, Jessica Switch and Julia Hammer. Universal Pictures presents a Lord Miller/Picturestart production.
Strays will hit theaters on August 18. Check out the second trailer and some images from the movie below. Share your thoughts in the comments!
