Bill Murray joins cast of Disney's 'The Jungle Book' as Baloo
Bill Murray, seen at the premiere of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" on Feb. 26, 2014 in Manhattan. Credit: AP / Invision / Evan Agostini
Disney announced Friday that the upcoming live-action and animated film "The Jungle Book," has found its Baloo.
Funnyman Bill Murray will fill Disney's bear necessity by voicing Mowgli's fun-loving, furry pal.
According to Variety.com, Murray joins Disney's already impressive cast, which is to include Chirstopher Walken as King Louie; Giancarlo Esposito as Akela; Ben Kingsley as Bagheera; Lupita Nyong'o as Raksha; Idris Elba as Shere Khan; Scarlett Johansson as Kaa; and newcomer Neel Sethi as Mowgli.
The film, directed by Jon Favreau, is expected to hit theaters in 3D on Oct. 9, 2015, according to Variety.com.
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