After Life’s unlikely star Ricky Gervais, she made her a big deal.
Anti the German Shepherd received so much love that comedian David Letterman had to assure fans that he will not endanger her.
The dog’s owner now says that she receives the same amount of love at home as her family, where she’s treated like the queen of the household.
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Anti – who plays Brandy in Gervais’ comedy – lives in Bicester with owner and trainer Ash Foster, 34, who has had her since the day she was born.
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, Mr Foster reveals that despite being ten years of age, Anti remains dedicated to her work on film sets – where she has impressed the likes of George Clooney, Tom Cruise and Martin Clunes.
When the dog is at home, he loves to curl up on the couch and watch Netflix. He also enjoys snacking on cheese or drinking tea with oatmilk.
Every dog has its day: The dog’s owner, Ash Foster, has revealed she is showered with the same levels of affection at home where she is treated as the ‘queen of the family’
Anti Foster stated that Mr Foster gave birth to her. She was my mum, and she was mine when I gave birth to her. I’ve lived my entire life with her.
“She’s as important a part my identity right now as my wife.” Her presence is very important to me. She’s the queen of our family. We almost revere her.
She just wants Netflix at home.
“She’s very active and likes going out with us. She loves to swim, go on bikes, ride along the bikes, and run beside them. She can go to the pub with you.
“She is a great dog. She is the same at home as she is online in After Life.
Worked like a dog: The canine has enjoyed a varied career starring in film and TV hits and starred alongside Martin Clunes in series seven of Doc Martin
Gervais’ black comedy drama, which debuted in 2019, tells the story of Tony, a journalist who has to deal with Lisa’s passing.
The number-one viewed series on Netflix in the UK was series 3 when it launched last Friday.
Anti was a friend of the comedian who wrote, starred and directed all seasons. He picked Anti off a website for his pet dog Tony.
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Foster shared his feelings about Foster and the relationship they had during filming.
“Recently they released lots of trailers just of him.” [Gervais]And her [Anti]It’s sad, especially when it is paired with Queen’s Your Best Friend.
“I think it’s a perfect time capsule for her. I’m sure she won’t die in After Life, but that’s what I’ll remember her by.”
Anti – whose full name is Antilly – is well practised in appearing on screen, having started her career aged just two.
Thrown a bone: Anti remains dedicated to her work on film sets – where she has impressed the likes of George Clooney, Tom Cruise and Martin Clunes
It has had an impressive career as a star in both film and television hits.
It was her debut role as an Army dog with Tom Cruise. She has done other stunts, including with Michael Fassbender (2016) in Trespass Against Us. Martin Clunes is series seven of Doc Martin.
George Clooney worked with her, and he said to Foster that she was the most well-trained dog he’d ever met.
In addition to her roles in Midsomer Murders several times, she was also featured in Landscapers on Sky Atlantic with Olivia Colman.
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Foster stated that a German Shepherd would not be asked to perform a lot of adorable stuff on her own. Instead, she plays a police dog, or, to put it another way, a Nazi-like Nazi.
“For her most important work, barking and chasing is the best.”
He added: “She’s done lots of things, but After Life was one of her only jobs where she wasn’t a typical dog. And it’s one of only shows that you get to see her the way she really is.”
“She has such an enormous personality that she doesn’t really care about anyone. She’s her boss.
‘When you take her outside she’s independent, and likes her own things. However, at home she is extremely cuddly.
“We worship the ground she walks upon – she also gets this treatment on set, particularly in After Life.”
Foster was a gifted performer but admitted to being aware of the underlying bribery in his work. He referred to the frankfurter sausage as an example.
Foster said, “She does everything for the food. I pull the strings behind that camera.”
She’s doing this because she can’t help but work for me. I can force her to be where they’re looking, I can take her wherever they’re going, and it’s all just for a little bit of frankfurter sausage.
“All of our stunt dog must be hungry, that’s how they get those precious moments.”
After Life star, writer and director Ricky developed a relationship with Anti. He picked her up from a website as his beloved dog Tony.
Anti has a number of upcoming projects including 2023’s Dungeons & Dragons, starring Bridgerton’s Regé-Jean Page, but due to her age it is likely she will soon be forced to slow down.
Foster has two dogs, and he said that Pen, a German Shepherd who is a year older than him, was his second dog.
“Anti” will take on more mundane jobs. She’s fit, active, and doesn’t look any older.
“All dogs age differently. She will likely be retiring in the next one or two years. She’ll likely continue to work. [on jobs]Get along with me.
Foster stated, “It is the most fulfilling job anywhere,”
“I would not want to work anywhere else.” I feel really lucky that I enjoy every job.
After Life 3 can be viewed now at Netflix.
Pooch perfect: Anti remains dedicated to her work on film sets – where she has impressed the likes of George Clooney, Tom Cruise and Martin Clunes