Spoiler alert: The part of Bark was, of course, played by Andy Serkis.
The 2024 award show started with Tennant and Sheen reuniting in a Zoom sketch inspired by their pandemic sitcomStaged.
This week’s absurd premise?
David Tennant and “Bark Ruffalo”.Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA
So naturally, he runs down his star-studded contact list looking for someone to take care of the dog.
Weirdly enough, nobody thinks to call uponMark Ruffaloto look after his own namesake.
Instead, Tennant turns to hisInside MancostarStanley Tucci, who initially seemed happy to help.
David Tennant at BAFTA Film Awards.Kate Green/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA
Is there anything else I could do for you?
I could wash your car or the windows in your home?
Unfortunately, someone walking by gives him away.
I thought you were going to be that beautiful Michael Sheen, she sighed.
What do you want?
When asked to look after Bark, she turned him down: He pees everywhere.
And anyway, I should be watching the BAFTA film awards with a big glass of champagne.
“Never work with animals or Michael Sheen,” Tennant joked when he made it to the stage.
Its the real Bark Ruffalo itsAndy Serkis.
Serkis was more than ready to keep the bit going.
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