Dolittle first poster: Robert Downey Jr is all set to be an animal-whisperer

The first poster of Robert Downey Junior's new film Dolittle is out and the actor is shown as a man who can talk to animals and birds. Fans are pleasantly surprised to see their Iron Man in a new avatar. The actor, who till now was seen surrounded by a bunch of superheroes, is shown surrounded by animals.

The poster says, "He's just not a people person. #DolittleMovie."

Downey Jr will be joined by Oscar-winners Octavia Spencer and Marion Cotillard. Other actors who will be seen sharing screen space with the Sherlock Homes actor include Jim Broadbent, Emma Thompson, Michael Sheen, Ralph Fiennes and Antonio Banderas. The cast also includes wrestler John Cena, The Big Sick’s Kumail Nanjiani, Spider-Man: Homecoming's Tom Holland, Mr Robot's Rami Malek and singer Selena Gomez.

The film was earlier called The Voyage Of Doctor Dolittle but was latter changed to Dolittle by the makers Universal Pictures. Directed by Stephen Gaghan, Dolittle is a vivid reimagining of the classic tale of the man who could talk to animals. The film is based on the 1920s tales by Lofting, which follows a peculiar doctor, who can speak with animals.