Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Dolittle’ Trailer

By Reggie's Take on October 13, 2019

Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Dolittle a reimagining of the classic story of a veterinarian who can talk to animals.

Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.) who can talk to animals sets out to find a cure in order to help a young Queen Victoria (Jessie Buckley) recover after becoming seriously ill. Dolittle stars Robert Downey Jr. in his first starring role since his dramatic exit as Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, in Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame.

Downey’s last non MCU role was 2014’s The Judge that earned just over $84 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics. Universal had some concerns with the tone and flow of Dolittle and will be hoping for better results after spending $175 million, including reshoots.

Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Buckley, John Cena, Harry Collett, Marion Cotillard, Frances de la Tour, Carmen Ejogo, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez, Tom Holland, Rami Malek, Kumail Nanjiani, Craig Robinson, Octavia Spencer, Emma Thompson

Official synopsis for Dolittle:
After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle (Downey), famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company.

But when the young queen (Jessie Buckley, Wild Rose) falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures