ROBERT DOWNEY JR.’S linguistic skills are in for a boost as he gears up for his latest role.

    The “Avengers” star has been signed up to “talk to the animals” in Universal’s “The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle.”

    “Syriana” director Stephen Gaghan will lead the remake of the story of the eccentric physician who lives with a host of animals he claims to converse with.

    Downey Jr. will follow actors Rex Harrison and Eddie Murphy in the role.

    The character of the doctor was created by children’s author Hugh Lofting in the 1920s. But as Universal hasn’t released any details of how their film will look, it is still unknown if their story will be set in that era.

    Downey Jr. will next be seen in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” this summer as well as “Avengers: Infinity War” next year.

    He is also due to play Sherlock Holmes for a third time. (SD-Agencies)