Robert Downey Jr. stars as Dr. John Dolittle, with Antonio Banderas as Rassouli and Michael Sheen as Dr. Blair Müdfly in ‘Dolittle’ (2020).
Main cast
- Dr. John DolittleRobert Downey Jr.Main
- Dr. Blair MüdflyMichael SheenMain
- RassouliAntonio BanderasMain
Supporting cast
- Lady RoseCarmen EjogoSupp
- Queen VictoriaJessie BuckleySupp
- Dr. ArnoldJim BroadbentSupp
- Captain William DerringtonRalph InesonSupp
- Lily DolittleKasia SmutniakSupp
- Bellwethers the ApeEmma ThompsonSupp
- Poly the ParrotEmma ThompsonSupp
Guest & voice
- Chee-Chee the GorillaRami MalekGuest
- Jip the DogTom HollandGuest
- Betsy the GiraffeSelena GomezGuest
- Tutu the Polar BearJohn CenaGuest
- Kevin the SquirrelCraig RobinsonGuest
- Yoshi the DragonOctavia SpencerGuest
- Pip the DuckKumail NanjianiGuest
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About this cast
In ‘Dolittle’ (2020), Robert Downey Jr. leads as the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, who can talk to animals. The film follows his quest to find a mythical fruit while evading the nefarious Dr. Blair Müdfly, played by Michael Sheen, and seeking help from the pirate Rassouli, portrayed by Antonio Banderas.
FAQs
Who plays Dr. John Dolittle in ‘Dolittle’ (2020)?
Robert Downey Jr. plays Dr. John Dolittle.
Which actors provide the voices for the animals in ‘Dolittle’?
The voice cast includes Emma Thompson (Poly the Parrot), Rami Malek (Chee-Chee the Gorilla), Tom Holland (Jip the Dog), Selena Gomez (Betsy the Giraffe), John Cena (Tutu the Polar Bear), Craig Robinson (Kevin the Squirrel), Octavia Spencer (Yoshi the Dragon), and Kumail Nanjiani (Pip the Duck).
Who is the main villain in ‘Dolittle’ (2020)?
The main villain is Dr. Blair Müdfly, played by Michael Sheen.
Is ‘Dolittle’ a film or a TV series?
‘Dolittle’ is a 2020 American fantasy adventure film, produced under Universal Pictures.
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