J.J. Abrams has responded to fan speculation that his upcoming sci-fi film "The End of Oak Street" may be connected to his "Cloverfield" franchise. The filmmaker also praised his daughter, Gracie, who makes her acting debut in the movie, saying he knows how hard she is working on the project.
Warner Bros. is promoting the film with an unusual campaign: a 90-second episode of the AI dog podcast "DogPack." The clip is hosted by two virtual dogs, Goldie, an AI golden retriever, and Frenchie, an AI French bulldog. It features an interview with Starbuck, a dog who plays the pet of characters portrayed by Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. The episode also notes that McGregor was excellent with treats during filming.
The film, described as a sci-fi action movie, has drawn attention for its possible ties to the Cloverfield universe, though Abrams has not confirmed any connection.