The newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s star-studded lineup, Peggy, the charming Pugese, finally made her grand entrance on the red carpet as the “Merc with a Bark” at the London premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine.
While she may have been accompanied by co-stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, some of the biggest names in Hollywood, it was Peggy’s night, and she stole the show and the headlines all across social media.
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Reynolds even gave her a special introduction before the film began.
“Guys, this is Peggy, a.k.a. Mary Puppins, a.k.a. Dogpool. Get a good look,” Reynolds said in a video posted on his Instagram. “Her nipples are the size of children’s fingers. She won the ugliest dog in Britain, but we’re not telling her that because she’s a 10 in our hearts, isn’t she?”
Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Peggy (aka Dogpool) arrive at the DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE press conference. pic.twitter.com/oEv2cQ4nZV
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As hard as it is to believe that the people would dare crown her the ugliest, it is true! Peggy, a Pugese (a mix of pug and Chinese crested), was crowned the UK’s ugliest dog in January 2023. But the saying “Every cloud has a silver lining” probably did stand true for Peggy, as soon enough, in November of that year, Reynolds announced her casting as Dogpool in Deadpool 3, a parallel reality version of the titular character who has been turned into a canine.
This is Peggy. She was cast as Dogpool in the pupcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine. She was selected as the perfect sidekick to Wade Wilson after winning the title of Britain's Ugliest Dog. Despite having no acting experience she was a natural on set. 14/10 in theaters July 26 #ad pic.twitter.com/0IoOJzXKdk
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Reflecting on Peggy’s appearance, Reynolds added, “And that tongue, by the way, is real and I have tasted it. I’m sorry about that. Yeah, she loves to lick. Loves to get right in there. She is truly amazing.”
Naturally, in a true Ryan Reynolds fashion, he couldn’t resist taking a shot at his best mate and co-star and further joked that Peggy trained harder than Jackman every single morning. “This dog went through more training than Hugh Jackman did in the gym every single morning, and we love her very, very much. She’s a big star,” he said.
The actor’s adorable post also caught the attention of his wife, Blake Lively, who many are speculating is also in Deadpool & Wolverine playing Lady Deadpool. Lively re-posted Reynolds’ video on her Instagram Story, commenting, “SOS. He’s trying to get me pregnant again. Put the dog that you find adorable despite societal canine expectations away and take off the damn teal suit! Rude.”
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You can catch these three superstars and possibly quite a few more superheroes and guest stars that have been teased and haven’t yet been revealed when Deadpool & Wolverine hits theatres this week on July 26.