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In this MERV behind-the-scenes story, Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox break down why Gus — the film’s canine lead — became the true scene-stealer, thanks to precision training, on-set chaos, and some very small but very motivating “paydays.”

In this exclusive Collider interview, the actors walk through what it was really like shooting MERV’s dog-heavy sequences, from managing ten trainers just off-camera to navigating unpredictable reactions during moments like the dog yoga scene. They explain how Gus’s serious, focused nature made him a remarkably consistent performer, especially when hitting eyelines, rolling over, or opening Christmas presents — all trained behaviors developed specifically for the film.

But as they reveal, you can’t train everything. Some of MERV’s funniest beats came from utterly spontaneous moments, including surprise dog licks and unplanned chaos that couldn’t be replicated. Zooey and Charlie also share how tiny sausages served as Gus’s “payment,” keeping him locked into each scene.

Whether you're looking for MERV behind-the-scenes insights or an exclusive Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox interview, this Set Stories episode uncovers how one very committed dog shaped some of the movie’s best comedic moments.

0:00 Introduction – Zooey Deschanel & Charlie Cox on MERV
0:14 Managing ten dog trainers behind the camera
0:36 The chaos of filming the dog yoga sequence
1:10 Capturing spontaneous moments you can’t train
1:30 How Gus learned specific on-camera behaviors
1:47 Why “paydays” (tiny sausages) kept the scenes working
2:07 Bringing in a stunt-double dog for the wacky shots

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