Wahlberg stars in “Arthur the King” with the dog Ukai.
“I was amazed by how close we got,” he said.
Sometimes on-screen chemistry leads to real-life relationships.
Ukai and Mark Wahlberg in ‘Arthur the King’.Everett Collection
Of course, that new friend was a dog named Ukai.
“I offered her whatever she would want.
But, of course, that bond is not something that you’re able to separate.
I just fell in love with him.”
Wahlberg stars inArthur the Kingas an adventure racer who finds companionship with a stray dog.
“I was amazed by how close we got and our connection,” Wahlberg said.
“So, of course, I wanted him.”
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The love for Ukai was felt throughout the Wahlberg household.
The actor told PEOPLE that his four children “wanted me to bring him home” as well.
“But I completely understood,” he said.
“I took a shot.”
Wahlberg plays a fictionalized version of Lindnord in the movie.
However, the relationship between him and Ukai clearly continued off-screen.
Wahlberg and Ukai recently appeared in a PSA about the importance of pet adoption.
Arthur the Kingarrives in theaters on Mar.
