Davidson, who has kept a low profile since checking into a wellness center for mental health treatment in June 2024, expressed gratitude for the chance to portray a character with depth. “It’s the best arc I’ve ever been given,” he said. “Usually, I’m in a movie for, like, nine minutes, and then shot in the face, so it was nice to have a full [arc].”
Fans will remember Davidson’s brief stint in The Suicide Squad (2021), where his character Blackguard met an untimely end within minutes. However, his role in Dog Man marks a departure from his typical projects. Known for appearances in films like Bodies Bodies Bodies and The Dirt, Davidson has also dabbled in children’s entertainment, voicing a character in The Angry Birds Movie 2.
“I’m a huge Dav Pilkey fan,” Davidson shared, referencing the beloved author behind Dog Man and Captain Underpants. “I grew up reading Captain Underpants. My mom got them for me, and now all the kids in my family are obsessed with Dog Man. When the offer came, it felt perfect.”
Davidson’s career shift aligns with his evolving perspective on fame. In a December 2024 interview with W Magazine, he reflected on his desire to be known for meaningful work, saying, “I want to be out there only when it’s movies, stand-up, charity, or business ventures. I don’t want to be this loser who just dates people. That’s not who I am.”
Acknowledging his media oversaturation in recent years, Davidson likened the experience to a quote from The Sopranos: “You ever feel like you got into something at the end? When the good times were over? That’s how I feel about show business and being a celebrity. It’s over.”
Despite his skepticism about fame, Davidson’s fans are eager to see his take on Petey the Cat and how he transforms the beloved Dog Man series into a cinematic experience.