Naomi Watts and her dog co-star, Bing, dazzle at “The Friend” premiere. Discover their heartwarming red carpet moments and film details.
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At Naomi Watts’ movie premiere, who took front stage?
Not only was the actress herself, but her four-legged co-star Bing the Great Dane! Watts, 56, and Bing turned heads at the New York City premiere of “The Friend,” with Watts wearing a chic white dress strewn with black furry spots that exactly reflected Bing’s own coat.
Actually, did the dog stroll the red carpet?
Correct! In a really touching sequence, Bing had his moment, posing solo then settled down for some treats and loving pets from Watts.
Telling PEOPLE that working with Bing was “unbelievable,” Watts couldn’t stop raving about her canine friend.
“Every day he brought something unique and stunned us every step of the way,” she exclaimed.
“More time, more money, but he did everything required from the page and then some; the old saying is don’t work with animals or children.”
Was Bing merely a charming prop?
Quite different from it. “He really blew us all away, impossible tasks occasionally as well,” Watts said. ” Watching it was absolutely fantastic.
He is a rather soulful dog. Watts co-stars in “The Friend,” alongside Bill Murray as a novelist inheriting Walter’s ( Murray) Great Dane late friend.
“After the unexpected death of her closest friend and mentor, New York novelist and writing teacher Iris becomes the caretaker of both his literary legacy and his beloved Great Dane, Apollo,” the film’s synopsis notes.
How did Watts mark the end of the movie?
Of course with a particular honor for Bing! She posted an Instagram video of her last scene, where Bing’s barks and howls offered a distinctive send-off, days before the premiere.
“Howling everywhere! The friend was indeed quite unique for movies.
And Bing would send us a unique send-off every time an actor wrapped their work on the movie 🐶,” she captioned the video. “@bing.the.great.dane for being the finest co-star a girl could ask for!”
When will “The Friend” premiere?
The movie opens in New York City on March 28 and makes its national release on April 4.
Quick Facts: Naomi Watts & Bing at “The Friend” Premiere
- To the premiere Naomi Watts brought Bing, her dog co-star.
- With his red carpet look, Bing took front stage.
- Watts hailed Bing as a gifted “soulful” co-star.
- Watts in the movie is a novelist tending to a Great Dane.
- The Friend opens nationally on April 4 and in NYC on March 28.