The shock role of Dr. Chris Brown in Hollywood! Bondi Vet star announces he’s starring in a movie alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Kevin Hart
Dr. Chris Brown is the surprising new superhero in the DC Universe lineup, lending his voice to guinea pig Mark in the animated DC League of Super-Pets.
The 43-year-old celebrity vet stars alongside wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and comedian Kevin Hart in the film.
He announced the news on Sunday, uploading a promotional photo of himself in the recording studio to Instagram alongside an image of the cute animal he voices.
Dr Chris Brown, 43 (pictured), is the newest superhero in the DC Universe lineup, along with guinea pig Mark in the DC League of Super-Pets animation.
“When you’re in possession of a substantial and potentially oversized jawbone AND you’re approached by DC movies to voice a character in their new animated superhero movie, you’d be excused for thinking they’re getting Superman vibes. ‘, he captioned the post.
‘But oh no. They knew the character I was born to be. So I’m thrilled to voice the character of Mark…the guinea pig. But it’s not just any general practitioner. His super power? Fire.’
The film hit theaters in the United States on July 29, taking the top spot at the box office over the weekend with $23 million in domestic revenue.
The celebrity vet announced the news on Sunday and stars alongside wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, 50 (left) and comedian Kevin Hart, 43 (right).
The film, which is about Superman’s dog, Krypto the Superdog, has been released in 4,314 locations, AP reported, citing studio estimates.
Industry experts predicted the film, which also features the voices of Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski and Keanu Reeves, would open to around $25 million.
DC League Of Super-Pets also took in $18.4 million internationally, bringing its worldwide revenue to $41.4 million.
He uploaded a promotional photo of himself in the recording studio to Instagram alongside an image of the cute animal he voices
“This opening is a huge win for DC fans, the box office, WB and our filmmakers,” said Jeff Goldstein, president of national distribution for Warner Bros., according to AP.
‘The interest is burning. Young family films play long. Given our CinemaScore of A- and word of mouth, we’re going to be around for a while.
It comes as Chris’ new reality show Dog House Australia is shaping up to be a surprise ratings winner for Channel 10.
The film hit theaters in the United States on July 29, taking the top spot at the box office over the weekend with $23 million in domestic revenue, but won’t be released in Australia until September 15.
The reality TV hit, where rescue dogs find their “forever homes”, drew 438,000 viewers in major metropolitan centers on Thursday night.
Hosted by Chris, the heartwarming show emerges as the second major hit of the year for the beleaguered network after 10’s Hunted had a ratings blitz and was quickly renewed for a second season.
The animated superhero movie won’t hit theaters in Australia until September 15.
It comes as Chris’ new reality show Dog House Australia is shaping up to be a surprise ratings winner for Channel 10. The hit reality show, where rescue dogs find their ‘forever home’ , attracted 438,000 viewers in major metropolitan centers on Thursday night.
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