Dolittle is an upcoming American fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Stephen Gaghan, from a screenplay by Gaghan and John Whittington, and a story by Thomas Shepherd. It is based on the character Doctor Dolittle created by Hugh Lofting, primarily The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle. Robert Downey Jr. stars as the title character, alongside Antonio Banderas and Michael Sheen in live action roles; the voice cast includes Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, Kumail Nanjiani, Octavia Spencer, Tom Holland, Craig Robinson, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez and Marion Cotillard. The film will be released on January 17, 2020.
Plot[]
Cast[]
- Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. John Dolittle, a veterinarian who has the ability to speak to animals.
- Harry Collett as Tommy Stubbins, Dolittle's self-appointed apprentice.
- Antonio Banderas as Rassouli
- Michael Sheen as Mudfly
- Jessie Buckley as Queen Victoria[4]
- Ralph Ineson as Arnall Stubbins
- Jim Broadbent
- Kasia Smutniak
Voices[]
- Emma Thompson as Polynesia, Dr. Dolittle's wise and headstrong blue and gold macaw who is his most trusted advisor and confidante.
- Rami Malek as Chee-Chee, an anxious but noble gorilla.
- John Cena as Yoshi, an up-beat polar bear who wears a cap and bickers with Plimpton.
- Kumail Nanjiani as Plimpton, a cynical ostrich who bickers with Yoshi.
- Octavia Spencer as Dab-Dab, an enthusiastic and crazy duck.
- Tom Holland as Jip, a loyal dog who wears glasses.
- Craig Robinson as Fleming, a mouse.
- Ralph Fiennes as Barry, a ferocious tiger.
- Selena Gomez as Betsy, a friendly giraffe
- Marion Cotillard as Tutu, a fox.
- Carmen Ejogo as Regine, a lioness.
- Frances de la Tour as Ginko-Who-Soars