‘The film A Dog’s Journey is about a dog being on a mission to protect a person. Since it involved protecting a young girl, it was appropriate to have Gail Mancuso as its director’
Based on the eponymous novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Journey is about a dog being on a mission to protect a person. The film, sequel to the global hit The Dog’s Purpose, is directed by two times Emmay award-winning director Gail Mancuso.
Producer Gavin Polone feels that since the film involved protecting a young girl it was most appropriate to have a female director for the film. Polone says, “The first film was about our dog going from person to person to get back to Ethan. But with this film, our dog is on a mission to protect one person: a girl who becomes a woman. Of course, the dynamics of issues with young girls and their mothers is a different perspective.”
Since the makers of the film were, in particular, looking for a director with great deal of experience with comedy, Gail was an obvious choice. A women’s perspective was key for the makers. Polan further adds, “I had worked with Gail Mancuso on Gilmore Girls, and there are things tonally and comedically that are reminiscent of that show with this movie”
An animal lover herself, director Gail says, “I loved the first film and when the opportunity was given to me to direct this one, it was a blessing. I have five dogs and truly love animals.”
This heartwarming adventure of Bailey (dog) through multiple lives filled with love, friendship and devotion music and laughter is set to release in India on May 17 by Reliance Entertainment.