You can soon take homeone of the most incredible storiesabout the connection between man and his best friend asArthur the Kingraces its way onto PVOD today with a Blu-ray, DVD, and digital release to follow on May 28. To celebrate the upcoming tale of perseverance, love, and determination, Collider has an exclusive clip from Lionsgate that features producers includingTucker Tooley,Mark Canton, andDorothy Canton, speaking about the work thatMark Wahlberg(The Family Plan) and the rest of the cast put in to make this one-of-a-kind story come to life. Joining Wahlberg in what proved to not only be a taxing job performance-wise but also one that required plenty of strength and physicality, areSimu Liu(Barbie),Nathalie Emmanuel(Game of Thrones),Juliet Rylance(Perry Mason),Rob Collins(The Wrong Girl),Ali Suliman(Paradise Now), andPaul Guilfoyle(CSI: Crime Scene Investigation).
Admitting that there area lot of dog-centered movies out there already saturating the market, Tooley says that what sets this one apart is that it’s“more a movie about a transformation”for both the leading man and the canine. Wahlberg, who also joinedArthur the Kingas a producer, said that he spent plenty of time with the man behind his character—Mikael Lindnord—as the pair kayaked, cycled, and did other physical activities together in what Wahlberg refers to as a time-consuming process of character building. Known for his intense physical regime, there’s something that all three producers plus Wahlberg’s co-star, Rylance, can agree on—the actor was made for this role.
What Is ‘Arthur the King’ About?
Based on the true storypenned by Lindnord titledArthur - The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home,the Lionsgate flickis abouta team of marathon adventurerswho take on the physically depleting and demanding 435-mile race through the Dominican Republic. It’s Michael Light’s (Wahlberg) first race in years after a poor decision forced him to take a seat from events, and he’s prepared to fully throw himself back into the excitement of climbing, cycling, kayaking, and running through varying terrains with a group of friends who all have his back. Along the way, Michael meets a stray dog who he names Arthur, and his transformation really begins as the pup tags along, proving himself to be just as tough as the two-legged competitors with whom he travels.
Check out our exclusive clip behind the making ofArthur the Kingin the player above and catch the film on PVOD today before adding it to your physical collection on May 28.
Arthur the King
An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race.
