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Prime Video Unveils Trailer for Holiday Rom-Com 'Merv' Starring Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox, Streaming December 10

The first look spotlights exes drawn back together when their shared dog shows signs of sadness.

Overview

  • Set around Zooey Deschanel’s Anna and Charlie Cox’s Russ, the story follows exes who share custody of their dog, Merv, after a breakup.
  • A veterinarian in the trailer suggests the split may be disrupting Merv’s routine, prompting efforts to lift the dog’s mood.
  • Russ proposes a boys’ trip to a Florida beach, sparking comic back-and-forth over who actually hates beaches.
  • Footage includes a visit to a medium for help with the dog’s gloom and a playful ‘Dirty Dancing’-style leap that ends in a pool.
  • The trailer credits the canine performer Gus as Merv while framing the film as a festive romantic comedy.