It may seem cold to name a dog “Dog,” but in Max’s survivalist mind, it’s the same reason why he wouldn’t name his gun or his jacket. In a situation such as this, a dog is not just a pet but a utility. The Road Warrior takes place in a post-apocalyptic Australia where humans essentially wander the wasteland in search of water and gasoline. Second of all, it actually makes sense for the film, I think. “Dog sure is a silly name for a dog!” Well first of all, you’re wrong, nerd, it rules. How is Dog’s performance in the film? Immaculate, of course. Dog found not only a starring role in an action classic but a forever home as well. Dog, a two-year-old Australian Cattle Dog (which Miller says is a half-breed between a dingo and a sheep collie), was actually scheduled to be put down when Miller found him, but after the dog fetched a rock and brought it back to his feet, that was all Miller needed to see. After auditioning 100+ dogs without finding the right fit, he went to a dog pound in Yagoona (a very Australian-sounding city) and found the perfect pup. Director George Miller decided to adopt not shop when he was casting Max’s best friend. (I could not find Dog’s real name, so for the duration of his newsletter, he will be referred to as his character’s name, which is Dog.)īefore we get into the film, a little bit of backstory on Dog. Yes, today’s newsletter is dedicated to Max Rockatansky, also known as Mad Max, and his dog, Dog, in The Road Warrior, also known as Mad Max 2. Today is Take Your Dog To Work Day, a day that means a lot to me*, so I’d like to shine a spotlight on a beloved film character who took his dog to work every day.
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