Robert Downey Jr. shares massive hug with Dolittle co-star Emma Thompson at London screening

Emma Thompson and Robert Downey Jr attend the "Dolittle" special screening
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Rebecca Speare-Cole25 January 2020
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Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Thompson put on an animated display of affection at the Dolittle screening in London.

The Iron-Man star, 54, shared a massive hug with his co-star Emma Thompson, 60, ahead of the special screening at Cineworld Leicester Square on Saturday.

He wore a pair of Doc Martins, a red scalf and dark shades as Thompson dazzled in a chic overcoat, pairing her blonde pixie cut with big dangling earrings.

The duo shared a warm embrace on the red carpet before breaking out into a variety of hilarious animal poses.

Cast members Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Thompson hug
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Thompson plays Polly the talking parrot in the film while Downey Jr plays Dr Dolitte in the remake of the classic children's film.

She posed alongside a crouched down Robert with her arms outstretched to resemble bird wings.

Emma Thompson and Robert Downey Jr attend the "Dolittle" special screening
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Downey Jr. joined in on the animistic action by beating his hands on his chest like a gorilla.

His wife Susan Downey also attended the screening to support her husband, as did his other co-star Tom Holland, 23, who plays a long-haired lurcher called Jip in the film.

Susan Downey, Robert Downey Jr, Tom Holland and Emma Thompson attend the "Dolittle" special screening at Cineworld Leicester Square
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Instead of embodying the character on the red carpet, Holland brought his pet dog Tess to the screening instead.

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