Robert Downey Jr's Passion Project is coming to life based on the famous literary character...Dr. Dolittle.
The
Doctor Dolittle book series, written by Hugh Lofting beginning in 1920, tells the story of a physician who one day discovers he can talk to animals. In all, 13
Dolittle books were published between 1920 and 1952. Hollywood first adapted the stories in a 1967 musical with Rex Harrison as the title character, surrounded by real-life animal co-stars. By the time of 1998’s
Dr. Dolittle starring Eddie Murphy, CGI was available to aid the living animal actors in the film. The new
Dolittle adapts the second book in Lofting’s series, an adventure story that expands on the first book, and features more mature subject matter.
With Martin Sheen, Robert Downey Jr, and Antonio Banderas playing the human cast, the long and quite talented vocal cast has official been announced.
The Voyage of Dr Dolittle sets sail Apr 12, 2019