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Disney CEO Bob Iger Dons 'Bob Tiger' Persona

Summary

  • Disney CEO Bob Iger makes his acting debut as 'Bob Tiger' in Zootopia 2.
  • Iger's voice role is his first time voicing an animated character for Disney.
  • Zootopia 2 is projected for a strong Thanksgiving weekend with $39 million opening day.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Dons 'Bob Tiger' Persona

Disney CEO Bob Iger has made a surprising foray into acting, lending his voice to the character "Bob Tiger" in the recently released Zootopia 2. This marks a historic moment for the veteran executive, as it is his debut in an animated voice role for the company.

Despite Disney's extensive history in animation, Iger has never before voiced a character, making this a unique career milestone. His involvement adds to a star-studded cast. This animated venture also coincides with Zootopia 2's strong box office performance, with projections for a blockbuster Thanksgiving weekend.

The film is expected to gross $39 million on its opening day. Zootopia 2's success is seen as a reflection of Iger's strategy to leverage established intellectual property across various Disney platforms, including theme park attractions. Meanwhile, Iger's tenure as CEO is nearing its end, with a successor expected next year.

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Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Co., voices the character Bob Tiger in Zootopia 2.
Yes, this is Bob Iger's first credited acting role, where he voices an animated character.
Zootopia 2 is projected for a blockbuster Thanksgiving weekend, earning $39 million on its opening day.

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