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Robert Irwin Makes Film Debut in 'Zootopia 2' as Koala Robert Furwin

The conservationist leverages the cameo to spotlight koala rescue work following his Dancing With the Stars win.

Overview

  • Disney's Zootopia 2 is now in theaters, featuring a brief voice role from Irwin.
  • He voices a character named Robert Furwin in his first movie appearance after earlier voice work on Bluey.
  • He called the experience “so surreal” at the Nov. 13 Los Angeles premiere, which he attended with partner Witney Carson.
  • He won Dancing With the Stars on Nov. 25, capping a high-profile month that continued his family's entertainment lineage.
  • Irwin says he hopes the role draws attention to endangered koalas and his family's rescue and rehabilitation efforts in Australia.