Tim Allen is providing followers a touch about which protagonist could be getting into the highlight for “Toy Story 5.”
In a brand new interview with WIVB in Buffalo to advertise his upcoming stand-up comedy tour, Allen revealed that he has been spending time within the studio recording dialogue for the upcoming Pixar sequel. And whereas he couldn’t disclose many particular plot objects, he made it clear that Woody and Buzz could be teaming up once more and that Joan Cusack’s Jessie could possibly be enjoying a much bigger position.
“I can inform you that it’s loads about Jessie,” Allen mentioned. “Tom [Hanks] and I do — Woody and I — do realign. And there’s an unbelievable opening scene with Buzz Lightyears. I may give you that, however I can’t provide you with far more.”
Be aware the plural “Mildyears” as nicely.
“Toy Story 5” was introduced on the 2024 D23 Expo. Longtime Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, who contributed to the tales of all 4 earlier “Toy Story” installments however has by no means directed one, is lastly within the director’s chair for this one. Stanton beforehand directed Pixar hits “WALL-E” and “Discovering Nemo” together with the live-action “John Carter” and episodes of “Stranger Issues” and “Higher Name Saul.”
The announcement of “Toy Story 5” at D23 was accompanied by a nonetheless of Bonnie hunched over a pill whereas eight of her toys — Woody, Buzz, Rex, Slinky Canine, Hamm, Jessie, Bullseye, and Forky — look on in dismay. Along with seemingly confirming the return of these characters, the photograph steered that “Toy Story 5” will deal with what occurs when kids get hooked on expertise.
Allen has beforehand praised the script for “Toy Story 5,” first talking about it in a 2024 interview with Collider. The actor and comic defined that he felt the venture had sufficient inventive justification to exist, noting that he didn’t really feel prefer it was a money seize.
“It’s a really, very intelligent story,” Allen mentioned of the venture “I don’t actually imagine it’s in regards to the cash. I’m certain they need it to be a hit, however that’s not why they did it. Had they not provide you with an excellent script, they wouldn’t have completed it they usually wouldn’t have known as me and Tom. It’s actually intelligent.”
“Toy Story 5” is scheduled to hit theaters on June 19, 2026.