Another day, another Marley & Me post
Variety has reported some casting news that will make Grey’s Anatomy fans like myself very, very happy. According to the publication, Eric Dane, who plays Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloane on the show, has been cast in Marley & Me! He will play a friend of John (Owen Wilson) who encourages him to get a dog. That dog, of course, being Marley.
Speaking of such matters, it appears that another role has been filled in this production - that of the dog himself! According to Pet Pourri, a yellow Labrador Retriever by the name of Clyde has been cast as Marley. I can literally say that that is one lucky dog! Follow the above link for some insights on the unique challenges that are inherent in getting a dog to misbehave on cue. Also, those who have read the book might recognize shades of Marley in this article by Susan at My Friendly Pets - for that matter, I think that any dog owner can relate!
Any Floridians in the crowd? According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Lori Wyman Casting is looking for extras of all ages and ethnicities to work on this film. Follow the link for details. As I know that my own experience working on a Jen film was truly an unforgettable one, I would love to see another Jen fan have the opportunity.
Finally, although it has been reported that filming will begin on March 10, it seems that Jen and Owen are in Miami already. According to the Daily Mail, they are both in town for the Miami International Film Festival. Although the linked article includes a pic of Owen soaking up the Florida sunshine, no such pics have surfaced of Jen yet. To be continued . . .
March 6th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Thanks Erin!!! They’re already filming-started today!!! Gossip Girls has some cute pics of Jennifer and Owen!
March 6th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
[...] much anticipation, it’s official: production is underway on Marley & Me, based on the memoir by John [...]
March 7th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
[...] Anatomy cast has been making the most of their downtime during the recent Writer’s Strike. Eric Dane landed a role in the movie Marley and Me. The movie is based on the best selling book Marley and Me by Josh Grogan. The autobiographical [...]