An East Yorkshire pet dog with unconventional looks has landed a part in a brand new superhero movie, alongside Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds.
Deadpool 3 is due to be released next year and listed in the credits will be Peggy, a pug-Chinese crested dog who earlier this year scooped the title of Britain’s ugliest dog. Actor Reynolds posted on social media about Peggy, whose character in the film is called Dogpool.
Reynolds, who takes the lead role of the Marvel Comics character Deadpool in the trilogy, said: “Did Dogpool save the day? Not a chance in gremlin hell. But she IS currently causing the Disney plushy merch department nightmares. Coming with the movie, Summer 2024.”
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The post on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) has had thousands of likes and shares, as have posts on Dogpool’s own Instagram account. A picture of Peggy, posing in her Dogpool costume, already had nearly 10,000 likes a day after being posted.
One follower said: “Best character in the MCU [Marvel Cinematic Universe]” while another fan said: “Is it weird that she might be my embarrassing celebrity crush?”
One person commented: “The Deadpool outfit is too cute for words”; a further response said: “You look so cool in that outfit Peggy. You are awesome.”
“Already my all-favorite multiverse variant”, was another reaction to the image, with another person adding: “I can’t wait til they make a Marvel legends figure of you!!!”
Four-year-old Peggy was the dog no one wanted and "the last one left on the shelf", according to owner Holly Middleton, speaking about Peggy’s bid for the title of Britain’s ugliest dog. "We fell in love with her, but at first I just felt a bit sorry for her," said Holly.
“I know she's quirky looking and she is not everybody's cup of tea. Not everybody thinks she's beautiful. We do, but I can appreciate why others don't.”
Because she does not have any hair, during the winter, Peggy, whose tongue tends to flop outside her mouth, needs to be wrapped up in warm layers. During the warmer months, she has to be lathered up with sun lotion so her skin does not burn.
The pet enjoyed a luxury pampering session at a doggie spa after winning the “ugliest” title, and the hearts of millions of viewers after appearing on the likes of ITV’s This Morning and BBC Breakfast. Deadpool 3 had just begun filming when a strike brought a halt to production.
With the action now over, Reynolds has been able to talk about the forthcoming film and started by introducing Dogpool. Deadpool 3 will be the first Deadpool film to be part of the MCU following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, which includes the rights to Deadpool and the X-Men. Not much has been revealed about the plot of Deadpool 3, but Hugh Jackman is said to be reprising his role as Wolverine.