In ‘Dolittle,’ Robert Downey Jr. talks to animals. ... The doctor can talk to animals — a skill he has learned, ... shutting himself off from the world, save for a few animal friends. ...

Dolittle isn't the first time the Dr. Dolittle has been brought to life. The character from the early 20th century book series was played by Rex Harrison in 1967 and by Eddie Murphy in 1998.

Robert Downey Jr. takes on the role of Dr. Dolittle, the man who can talk to animals, in the latest adaptation of the classic children's book series. Perhaps hoping to find his next big franchise ...

Rex Harrison famously endured getting urinated upon by real sheep during the filming of the 1967 musical “Doctor Dolittle,” while the 2020 version of “Dolittle” sees Robert Downey Jr ...

For the second time, Hollywood is rebooting Doctor Dolittle with one of its biggest stars of the moment. First it was Eddie Murphy in the 1990s, and now it’s Robert Downey Jr.