In more John Cena news, he’s up for yet another film as Robert Downey Jr. has unveiled the voice cast for The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle Tuesday. The newly announced stars include Kumail Nanjiani, Octavia Spencer, John Cena, Rami Malek, Craig Robinson, Marion Cotillard, Frances de la Tour and Carmen Ejogo. Previously announced stars include Selena Gomez, Tom Holland, Emma Thompson and Ralph Fiennes. Michael Sheen and Antonio Banderas will be starring in live-action roles alongside Downey, who plays the titular role as Dr.Dolittle.
The film will be written and directed by Stephen Gaghan and will be based on the 1920s children’s books by Hugh Lofting, which has previously been adapted for the big screen with Rex Harrison playing the character in 1967 and Eddie Murphy the role in the films from the 90’s.
The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle is set for an April 12, 2019.
I am most pleased to announce the stellar voice cast joining me on #TheVoyageofDoctorDolittle. #EmmaThompson @ItsRamiMalek @octaviaspencer #RalphFiennes @kumailn @selenagomez @MrCraigRobinson @carmenejogo @TomHolland1996 #MarionCotillard @RealFDLT @JohnCena pic.twitter.com/GmfjOCqv7w
— Robert Downey Jr (@RobertDowneyJr) March 27, 2018