"The Friend" was one of my favorite novels I read last year. Seems like a tough one to adapt to screen, but I've heard good things about this one. And Bing seems perfect!
Great Dane, Great Co-Star
In “The Friend,” a huge dog and his new human, played by Naomi Watts, are in mourning. Both actress and canine had to learn new tricks for the film.
nytimes.com