‘I am thrilled!’ David Campbell shares his excitement at voicing a koala in forthcoming animated Disney adventure Zootopia
He’s set to take to the stage next month when he stars in the musical Disney Under The Stars.
And David Campbell has scored another impressive gig with the iconic company, with the brand revealing on Thursday he has voiced a news-reading koala character in new animated movie Zootopia.
The 42-year-old father of three will appear in the Australian and New Zealand version of the film, with David taking to Instagram to share his excitement.
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Sharing a picture of his new character – a marsupial in a green suit – The Mornings co-host wrote that he was looking forward to the role.
‘Hey guys I am thrilled to have voiced a role in a Disney movie! Called Zootopia and I play this Koala Bear news reader. Only problem?? He needs a name. Any suggestions? I like David Koalabell,’ he wrote, before adding a link for fans to possibly win tickets.
David’s character as he stated is yet to be named, but fans get vote on Walt Disney Studios Facebook page.
His character: The 42-year-old father of three will appear in the Australian and New Zealand version of the film, with David taking to Instagram to share his excitement
The three options are David Koalabell, David Camkoala and David Camkoalabell.
In an official press release from Disney, David’s character will appear on screen alongside his panther news reading co-anchor.
The film centres around a city full of animals, and in particular, Ginnifer Goodwin’s bunny character Judy Hopps, who plays a police officer.
Other stars voicing characters include Jason Bateman, and it is expected to be released on March 17.
In good company: The film also stars the likes of Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman
David – who shares three young children with wife Lisa – will next month perform in Disney Under The Stars.
The musical will see the cast performing some classic Disney songs, from films including The Lion King, Frozen and Aladdin.
The likes of Australian singer Ricki-Lee Coulter and Lucy Durack will also be in the show.
David’s management has been reached for comment.
New gig: David – who shares three young children with wife Lisa – will next month perform in Disney Under The Stars, alongside the likes of Ricki-Lee Coulter, Lucy Durack and Harrison Craig