
Director Angus MacLane had an additional explanation as to why Buzz needed to be played by Evans, specifically.


And so first and foremost, we just needed a different person playing that Lightyear, separate from the toy. He previously voiced Casey in 2007’s “TMNT,” plus reprised his role of Johnny Storm in the “Fantastic Four” videogame circa 2005.Ĭhris Evans on finding a voice for his own version of Buzz in #Lightyear: "The first time you have to do that iconic line, 'To infinity and beyond,' you just kind of do a shameless Tim Allen impression." pic.twitter. Tim Allen is Buzz Lightyear the toy, she said. “Lightyear” marks Evans’ first major voice acting role to date. The Captain America star couldn’t help but harness the iconic Buzz Lightyear voice originated by Tim Allen in the animated franchise spanning back to 1995 when portraying the real. It has been a privilege to work with such a talented and generous cast.” “This resulted in a level of specificity that elevated the material and brought additional depth to the characters’ relationships. “Each of the performers immediately inhabited their character, which gave us the opportunity to play a bit during recording sessions,” MacLane said earlier. The film first screened during 2022 CinemaCon to rave reviews, and director MacLane credited the actors’ dedication to voice acting for the success of the space buddy movie. Watching them work is nothing short of magic. I can’t believe that I get to be a part of the Pixar family and work with these truly brilliant artists who tell stories unlike anyone else. The “ Gray Man” actor previously called Disney/Pixar’s “Lightyear” a “ dream come true,” saying, “Anyone who knows me knows that my love for animated films runs deep. ‘Ghosted’ Review: At Least It’s Shorter Than ‘The Gray Man’
