Based on the series of books by Hugh Lofting first published almost a century ago, Doctor Dolittle has seen several live-action movie adaptations over the years.
Universal also confirmed that Gaghan has written the most recent draft of the screenplay, based on an earlier script draft by Tom Shepherd.
In a press release, Universal have now confirmed that the project has been set for release on May 24th, 2019.
The studio also stresses that the movie is currently untitled – after earlier reports that the film would be based on Lofting’s The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle – and that Downey shall be delivering a “signature new take on the character”.