''Little Dog'' is a Canadian television comedy-drama series, which debuted on
CBC Television
CBC Television (also known as CBC TV) is a Canadian English-language broadcast television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster. The network began operations on September 6, 1952. Its French-l ...
on March 1, 2018. The series stars
Joel Thomas Hynes
Joel Thomas Hynes (born September 29, 1976) is a Canadian writer, actor and director known for his irreverent, oftentimes dark and uproarious characters and a raw, unflinching vision of modern underground Canada.
Career
His 2017 novel ''We'll A ...
as Tommy "Little Dog" Ross, a
boxer Boxer most commonly refers to:
* Boxer (boxing), a competitor in the sport of boxing
*Boxer (dog), a breed of dog
Boxer or boxers may also refer to:
Animal kingdom
* Boxer crab
* Boxer shrimp, a small group of decapod crustaceans
* Boxer snipe ee ...
who is offered the chance to redeem himself in a rematch against Rico "Havoc" St. George (
Dwain Murphy
Dwain Murphy is a Dominican-born Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Eric in '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'', Giles in ''The Line'', and Bishop in ''How She Move''. Murphy has made an appearance in Tom Clancy's '' Splinter Cell: ...
), several years after forfeiting their first bout by walking away mid-match.
The series was inspired in part by Hynes' own experience as an amateur boxer, after he had to drop out of a planned match due to a rib fracture.The series is also available in the US on Pluto TV.
The cast also includes
Ger Ryan
Ger Ryan is an Irish film and television actress, whose credits include '' Queer as Folk'', ''Family'', '' The War of the Buttons'', '' The Van'', ''Moll Flanders'', ''Intermission'' and '' Little Dog''.
Career
Ryan has twice been nominated for ...
Julia Chan
Julia Chan, also known as Julia Taylor Ross, is an English actress and television host. She is best known for her portrayal of Sophia in the horror film '' Silent House'' (2011), Dr. Maggie Lin in the television series ''Saving Hope'' (2012-2017 ...
, Patricia Isaac, Stephen Oates and Mary Walsh. The series was originally pitched to the CBC as a drama, but Hynes was convinced by producer
Sherry White
Sherry White is a Canadian film and television actress, writer and filmmaker, best known for her work as a producer and writer for the television series ''MVP'', ''Rookie Blue'' and ''Saving Hope''
Cast and characters
Main
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Joel Thomas Hynes
Joel Thomas Hynes (born September 29, 1976) is a Canadian writer, actor and director known for his irreverent, oftentimes dark and uproarious characters and a raw, unflinching vision of modern underground Canada.
Career
His 2017 novel ''We'll A ...
as Tommy "Little Dog" Ross - A washed up boxer on a quest for redemption.
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Ger Ryan
Ger Ryan is an Irish film and television actress, whose credits include '' Queer as Folk'', ''Family'', '' The War of the Buttons'', '' The Van'', ''Moll Flanders'', ''Intermission'' and '' Little Dog''.
Career
Ryan has twice been nominated for ...
as Sylvia Ross - Tommy's mother, the matriarch of the family.
* Katharine Isabelle as Ginny Ross - Tommy's younger sister, a single parent who runs a self help seminar.
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Dwain Murphy
Dwain Murphy is a Dominican-born Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Eric in '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'', Giles in ''The Line'', and Bishop in ''How She Move''. Murphy has made an appearance in Tom Clancy's '' Splinter Cell: ...
as Rico "Havoc" St. George - The professional Boxer who defeated Tommy in a big fight five years prior to the start of the series.
* Stephen Oates as Lowly Ross Jr. - Tommy's brother
* Billy Cochrane as Chesley Ross - Ginny's son who is on a quest to find out who his father is.
* Andy Jones as Lowly Ross Sr. - Sylvia's ex-husband, a disgraced convict.
* Shauna MacDonald as Tammy Mackie
* Patricia Isaac as Vaani Abdeen
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Julia Chan
Julia Chan, also known as Julia Taylor Ross, is an English actress and television host. She is best known for her portrayal of Sophia in the horror film '' Silent House'' (2011), Dr. Maggie Lin in the television series ''Saving Hope'' (2012-2017 ...
as Pamela - Tommy's ex-girlfriend.
Recurring
* Michael Worthman as Jean-Pierre
* Ritche Perez as Big Tammy's Cameraman
* Mary Walsh as Tucker - A local fight promoter and crime lord.
* Charlie Tomlinson as Sullivan Devereaux - The owner of a local fish plant.