Bill Murray joins all-star cast of Disney's new version of 'The Jungle Book'

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Bill Murray will teach us about the "bear" necessities when he voices the iconic role of 'Baloo' in the upcoming movie "The Jungle Book."

Murray joins previously announced voice talent including Christopher Walken as "King Louie," Ben Kingsley and Lupita Nyong'o as "Bagheera" and "Raksha," and Scarlett Johansson as "Kaa."

Jon Favreau is directing the live-action and animated film. The film will be in theaters on October 9, 2015.

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