Jason Gann, as Wilfred, left, Elijah Wood, as Ryan, and Fiona Gubelmann, as Jenna, act out a scene on the set for the FX show. Ryan is a depressed man who sees his neighbor Jenna’s dog Wilfred as a man in a dog suit. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Jason Gann, in costume as Wilfred, reviews his lines between takes on the set of the new FX Network show “Wilfred” in L.A.’s Venice area. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Jason Gann jokingly reviews his makeup after being touched up between takes. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Fiona Gubelmann, who plays Ryan’s neighbor Jenna, receives a bit of makeup between scenes. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
A clear sign is posted on the set of the new FX Network show “Wilfred.” (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
An extra in the day’s scene, Jason Barreto from Woodland Hills, has his picture taken by his mom, Yvette, with Jason Gann. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
A sleeping extra on the set. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
“The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” actor Elijah Wood sticks his neck out while a camera operator measures his distance from the lens. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
A prop baby waits to be used in a block-party scene. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Actor Jason Gann, who co-created the original series in his native Australia, is reprising his role as Wilfred. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Jason Gann is dog tired during lunch break. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Ryan (Elijah Wood), right, reacts to Jason Gann’s character Wilfred, who “acts as a life coach, bodyguard and saboteur all in one,” Gann says. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
George Coe, left, plays an older neighbor who Ryan (Elijah Wood) meets at a block party after Wilfred (Jason Gann) urges him to attend. But things don’t go smoothly. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
