Is Chris Evans playing Buzz Lightyear?

Is Chris Evans playing Buzz Lightyear?

(CNN) - Chris Evans is Buzz Lightyear. The “Captain America” star will voice “the original Buzz Lightyear” in a new Pixar film, “Lightyear,” the studio announced on Twitter. The new film will explore the life of the “Toy Story” character, voiced by Tim Allen in the four “Toy Story” movies.

Who is the new Buzz Lightyear?

Chris Evans Chris Evans is about to go to infinity and beyond. The erstwhile Captain America will voice "the original Buzz Lightyear" in a new Pixar film, Lightyear, exploring the origins of the beloved Toy Story character.

Will there be a Buzz Lightyear movie?

Instead of announcing Toy Story 5, Pixar has decided to utilize the Toy Story brand in a surprising way for an upcoming project. They announced Lightyear in late 2020 - but it isn't a Buzz Lightyear solo film. Instead, the movie will tell the story of the in-universe astronaut who inspired the popular toy line.

Why does Chris Evans buzz?

As Chris Evans said on Twitter, “Just to be clear, this isn't Buzz Lightyear the toy. This is the origin story of the human Buzz Lightyear that the toy is based on.” So, yes, Chris Evans is playing the Buzz Lightyear, the in-universe astronaut who, presumably, then gets one hell of a merchandising deal.

Is Buzz a human?

Abilities. Buzz Lightyear appears to be nothing more than an average, if extremely physically fit, human male. He is, however, highly trained in multiple forms of martial arts and self-defense, which augment the abilities offered to him by his standard Space Ranger suit.

Who is playing Buzz Lightyear in the new movie?

• Now that he's finished with Marvel, Chris Evans is playing Buzz Lightyear in a Disney origin story movie called Lightyear. Billed as "the definitive story of the original Buzz Lightyear, " the upcoming Pixar animated film will follow the titular young pilot who eventually becomes a space ranger and inspires the beloved Toy Story action figure.

Why did Tim Allen step away from Buzz Lightyear?

• Apparently not. "And just to be clear, this isn’t Buzz Lightyear the toy. This is the origin story of the human Buzz Lightyear that the toy is based on," Chris explained on Twitter. Tim Allen made no mention of stepping away from the Toy Story franchise.

Who is voicing Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 4?

• It hasn't been confirmed whether or not Disney plans on following that backstory or not, but we do have some news: Chris Evans will be voicing Buzz Lightyear, not Tim Allen, who's been voicing toy Buzz Lightyear since 1995, and last portrayed the brave action toy in Toy Story . Article continues below advertisement

How did Woody get rid of Buzz Lightyear?

• Toy Story followed a vintage cowboy doll named Sheriff Woody (Tom Hanks) struggling with the fact that he's been replaced by a Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) action figure. As their young owner Andy focused all of his attention on the astronaut toy, Woody made a rash decision to get rid of his rival.