Robert Downey Jr to star as 'Doctor Dolittle' in new film
Actor Robert Downey Jr will portray the character 'Doctor Dolittle' in the upcoming film 'The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle', which is being directed by Stephen Gaghan. The character was created by British author Hugh Lofting in the 1920s series of children's books as a doctor who opts to treat animals instead of human beings because he can speak with them.
Los Angeles, Mar 21 (PTI) Actor Robert Downey Jr is set to play the lead role in the new "Doctor Dolittle" movie. The film titled "The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle" is based on the classic character who can talk to animals, reported Variety. 