Stray Dog Turned Star in ‘Cruella’ Prequel
In a throwback video, Disney Studios recently shared the story of a beloved pup turned Disney star, Bobby.
Three days before being cast as Buddy in the 2021 film Cruella, a 101 Dalmatians reboot, Bobby was a scruffy stray dog wandering the streets of Cypress, California.
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Not only is he a film favorite, but his co-star Emma Stone cannot get enough of him. “I can’t live without him. He’s, like, one of the best dogs I’ve ever met.”
He was found by a rescue organization about an hour outside of Disney Studios. The rescue organization then contacted Julie Tottman whose job it is to find and train animals for upcoming films.
Stray Dog to Disney Star
Tottman likes to specifically find rescue animals for these roles. She says that the right dog can be trained just like a puppy. Bobby has just what the film needed, he’s teachable and cute as can be.
His scruffy, ginger fur must have been an immediate hit with the casting director. Tottman is quoted as saying, “Bobby is one of the easiest rescue animals I have worked with.”
Bobby made such an impact, that three years after the film’s release, Disney Studios continues to reminisce about their time with him by sharing his story on their social media feeds.
In the 101 Dalmatians reboot, Bobby plays a dog that Cruella De Vil rescues as a child. Bobby certainly steals the show, even if he isn’t a Dalmatian.
In the film, Buddy is Cruella’s trusted sidekick. He is there with her and for her, despite her dastardly ways.
Will Bobby return for the potential upcoming Cruella sequel? We’re still waiting on more details regarding the anticipated film.
This story has an even happier ending. Bobby not only found stardom, but he also found his forever home with Tottman.
From a stray dog to a Disney star, Bobby’s rags-to-riches story deserves to be told. Maybe one day they’ll make a movie about him.
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