Animal sidekicks are sometimes just the best-supporting characters in movies. And "Prey" - Hulu’s biggest movie premiere features such a character: Sarii, the protagonist’s loyal dog companion. However, not many people know of her interesting real-life background, which has been revealed by the Fulton Shelter in Atlanta, Georgia. It turns out, this talented animal's real name is Coco, and she was a shelter dog that had never gone through training before taking the role.
“Coco was a lost pet and was being taken care of by a member of the community for several weeks,” said Chloe Arrington, social media coordinator for Lifeline Animal Project at Fulton County Animal Services. “[They] tried to locate anyone looking for her, but they could not keep her permanently.”
She was temporarily taken up by a foster family, but they were unable to care for her either. It almost seemed as though life just didn't want to give this poor innocent doggo a break or a home.
“Along with her family, she has a dedicated trainer now as well,” she continued, “Coco may have more roles in the future, as she is a pup who loves to be active and keep moving and learning. Having a job is a great fit for her.”
In "Prey", Coco plays the role of Sarii, the loyal partner of Naru (played by Amber Midthunder)-the protagonist of the movie. The crew loved working with Coco and was willing to be as patient with her as they needed. According to the movie's star, Midthunder, Coco is "... a little bit of a hot mess — but in a sweet way". It was the rookie dog actress's "own joyful and playful personality" that won their hearts.
"She was originally meant to have a small role; however, her popularity among test audiences encouraged director Dan Trachtenberg to include more of Coco in the film,” the shelter’s Facebook post said.
Now Coco is living her best life, one that must have surpassed her expectations. She made her new family proud and proved that when given a chance, shelter dogs will show just how precious they are as a companion.
Source: Fulton County Animal Services
“Coco was a lost pet and was being taken care of by a member of the community for several weeks,” said Chloe Arrington, social media coordinator for Lifeline Animal Project at Fulton County Animal Services. “[They] tried to locate anyone looking for her, but they could not keep her permanently.”
She was temporarily taken up by a foster family, but they were unable to care for her either. It almost seemed as though life just didn't want to give this poor innocent doggo a break or a home.
Source: Fulton County Animal Services
Source: IMDB
“Along with her family, she has a dedicated trainer now as well,” she continued, “Coco may have more roles in the future, as she is a pup who loves to be active and keep moving and learning. Having a job is a great fit for her.”
In "Prey", Coco plays the role of Sarii, the loyal partner of Naru (played by Amber Midthunder)-the protagonist of the movie. The crew loved working with Coco and was willing to be as patient with her as they needed. According to the movie's star, Midthunder, Coco is "... a little bit of a hot mess — but in a sweet way". It was the rookie dog actress's "own joyful and playful personality" that won their hearts.
Source: "Prey"
"She was originally meant to have a small role; however, her popularity among test audiences encouraged director Dan Trachtenberg to include more of Coco in the film,” the shelter’s Facebook post said.
Now Coco is living her best life, one that must have surpassed her expectations. She made her new family proud and proved that when given a chance, shelter dogs will show just how precious they are as a companion.
Source: "Prey"