Jacob Elordi turned the London premiere of The Dog Stars into one of the most charming red-carpet moments of the season by arriving alongside a very special co-star — a dog from the film itself.

The actor stepped onto the carpet with Rak Jasper, one of three canine performers featured in the upcoming post-apocalyptic drama, creating a literal interpretation of the movie’s title and giving method dressing an unexpected new twist.

Jacob Elordi’s most literal red-carpet accessory yet

Red-carpet styling has become increasingly connected to the films stars are promoting, with actors often choosing looks inspired by their characters or the worlds of their latest projects.

Elordi took that idea in a different direction.

Rather than dressing like a survivalist from The Dog Stars, he simply brought an actual dog.

Rak Jasper, who appears to be a Belgian Malinois, posed confidently beside the actor during the world premiere in London and immediately became one of the most photographed guests of the evening.

The dog is one of three trained canine actors used in the film.

Old Hollywood style for Elordi

While his companion provided the playful element, Elordi kept his own look classic.

The actor wore a navy pinstripe double-breasted suit, paired with a crisp white shirt and dark blue tie.

Black patent-leather loafers completed the outfit, while small silver hoop earrings added a more contemporary detail.

Styled by Wendi Ferreira and Nicole DeJulio, the look leaned heavily into traditional Old Hollywood tailoring rather than the more experimental fashion often seen during major film premieres.

Elordi also continued wearing the mullet and moustache that have become part of his recent appearance throughout the Wuthering Heights press tour.

A film where the dog really matters

Rak Jasper’s appearance was more than a publicity stunt.

The Dog Stars is based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel and takes place in a world devastated by an influenza pandemic that has killed most of the population.

The story follows two men living at an abandoned airport as some of the remaining survivors.

Alongside them is an ageing dog named Jasper, whose presence becomes an important emotional part of the story.

Bringing one of the film’s canine performers onto the red carpet therefore created a direct connection between the premiere and the movie itself.

Method dressing enters a new era

Hollywood’s recent fascination with method dressing has produced increasingly creative promotional moments.

Actors have used colour palettes, silhouettes and archival fashion to reference their characters, while others have taken more theatrical approaches to premieres.

Elordi’s version may be one of the simplest yet most memorable.

Instead of translating the film’s aesthetic into clothing, he turned the title into a red-carpet moment — and let his four-legged co-star do most of the work.

The Dog Stars arrives in cinemas this August

The Dog Stars is scheduled to open in cinemas on August 28.

The film’s post-apocalyptic setting marks another dramatic project for Elordi as his career continues to move between major studio productions, literary adaptations and prestige filmmaking.

But at the London premiere, the focus briefly shifted away from the actor himself.

With Rak Jasper calmly posing beside him, Elordi managed to create a red-carpet appearance that felt polished, playful and perfectly connected to the film he was there to promote.

Sometimes the best accessory really is man’s best friend.