Why Pixar Has Recast Tim Allen For The Buzz Lightyear Movie
Pixar’s Lightyear is giving a background story to the Toy Story universe’s Buzz Lightyear character, but the movie has recast Tim Allen with Chris Evans. Since Toy Story first premiered in 1995, actor Tim Allen has voiced the animated Buzz Lightyear toy character in every sequel, with the most recent franchise installment being Toy Story 4 in 2019. Lightyear, which is expected to premiere in 2022, depicts the in-universe Buzz Lightyear blockbuster movie character that inspired Tim Allen’s toy version, with Knives Out’s Chris Evans voicing the young Space Ranger.
Some fans have been quick to theorize that Buzz Lightyear was recast in Lightyear due to Tim Allen's recent politics and controversies, citing his notable sympathy for Donald Trump, cancellation of his conservative Fox show Last Man Standing, and 2013 mishap over racial slurs. Others supported this speculation by mentioning how Disney subsidiary LucasFilm fired The Mandalorian actress Gina Carano in 2021 following a string of controversial posts on social media, which she interpreted as being terminated based on her politically conservative views. Tim Allen has certainly been no stranger to controversy throughout his career, which Disney typically attempts to distance itself from with its actors, but this isn’t the reason why the original Toy Story voice actor isn’t returning.
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