20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for the upcoming bestseller adaptation The Art of Racing in the Rain. Based on the book of the same name by Garth Stein, the film is told from the point of view of a witty and philosophical dog named Enzo, who is of course voiced by Kevin Costner. Enzo’s best friend and owner is Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), an aspiring Formula One race car driver, and the story follows Denny’s journey of life, love, and loss—again, all through the eyes of his dog.

While there are some very sweet and cute moments in this trailer, you also just know this movie is going to be sad af. Especially when it’s billed as being from the studio that brought you Marley and Me. No one is a bigger dog person than I am, but I definitely do not enjoy watching stories about the short lives and mortality of man’s best friend. Let me live my life of blissful denial that my best pup will be with me forever, please.

Anyway, check out the Art of Racing in the Rain trailer and poster below. The film is directed by Simon Curtis (My Week with Marilyn) and written by Mark Bomback (War for the Planet of the Apes) and also stars Amanda Seyfried, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Gary Cole, Kathy Baker, and Martin Donovan. The Art of Racing in the Rain opens in theaters on August 9th.

Here’s the official synopsis for The Art of Racing in the Rain:

Based on the best-selling novel by Garth Stein, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN is a heartfelt tale narrated by a witty and philosophical dog named Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner). Through his bond with his owner, Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), an aspiring Formula One race car driver, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition and understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life. The film follows Denny and the loves of his life - his wife, Eve (Amanda Seyfried), their young daughter Zoe (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), and ultimately, his true best friend, Enzo.

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