Cast members of Adoring pose for photos at the premiere of the film in Beijing, Dec 22, 2019. [Photo courtesy of Dark Horse Marketing]

Hollywood pet stars will have a key role in the box office success of much-anticipated Chinese anthology film Adoring.

They include several known for their roles in Hollywood films, such as Luther, the dog from Pup Star, the dog Que from Show Dogs and the dog Benny from Dog Days. However, the most famous one is Gonzo, the orange-colored cat star from the Disney/Marvel Studios superhero blockbuster Captain Marvel.

Veteran Hollywood animal trainers were hired to ensure the animal superstars put on their best performance in Adoring.