The world premiere of A Dog’s Purpose, Universal’s new canine adventure, has been cancelled following the emergence of a video that appears to show a stunt dog in distress on the film’s set.
Finally submerged, the dog is buffeted by the waves for a few seconds while the camera crew secures the shot.
Amblin and Universal do not want anything to overshadow a film that celebrates the relationship between humans and animals,” a statement said.
While we are all disheartened by the appearance of an animal in distress, everyone has assured us that Hercules was not harmed throughout the film-making.”