Lulu Wang and Barry Jenkins’ Dog Is the Secret Star of ‘Expats’

The new drama series Expats may star Nicole Kidman, but another huge name often stole the spotlight. No, we’re not talking about brilliant co-stars like Sarayu Blue, Ruby Ruiz, or Ji-young Yoo. Nor is it Jack Huston or Brian Tee, who actually admit this huge name upstaged them.

The monumental star we’re talking about here is Chauncey Wang-Jenkins, the dog of Expats creator Lulu Wang (The Farewell) and her partner, Barry Jenkins (Moonlight). Chauncey, who flew all the way out to Hong Kong to feature as a family dog in Expats, is the unsung star of the new Prime Video thriller, the show’s cast says, showering him with praise.

“Chauncey’s brilliant!” Tee tells The Daily Beast’s Obsessed, speaking over Zoom and giggling the second I bring up the curly-haired pup. “He’s a scene-stealer. I was actually really upset because he’s taking all the camera time and getting these super-focused shots.”

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