While some fans may be disappointed that Tim Allenwon’t be offering his voice to the character, it’s very intentional that the Home Improvement star isn’t voicing Buzz. Taika will play another space ranger Mo Morrison. I smile every time I think about it,” he wrote in the caption. I can’t even put my excitement into words. “This one is gonna special, and it doesn’t step on a single thing. He called playing Buzz a “dream come true,” in a December 2020 Instagram post. “There was a lot of comedy and serious action stuff that we’d seen Chris Evans do, and I was always impressed by his ability to not seem too goofy but be able to laugh at himself,” he said.Ĭhris was also clearly stoked to work on his first ever Pixar movie. Director and writer Angus MacLane explained that they were looking for someone with “gravitas and seriousness” as well as someone who could “balance comedy and drama” in an interview with Ashley and Co. The movie will tell the story of how Buzz became a Space Ranger for Star Command. Chris Evans will lend his voice as Buzz Lightyear himself, but this movie won’t feature Buzz as a toy. While fans may be well-acquainted with Buzz, the cast is completely different from the original Toy Story (1995) movie. © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Cast & Crew Chris Evans will voice the legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear. LIGHTYEAR, US IMAX poster, Buzz Lightyear (voice: Chris Evans), 2022. Search Hollywood Life Search Trending Navigation Trending Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close Menu

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