TL;DR
- Tim Allen and Tom Hanks reprise their roles in Toy Story 5.
- New characters and a Taylor Swift song are featured.
- The film releases on June 19.
- Hanks and Allen record their lines separately.
- Fans can expect a heartfelt storyline.
Hold onto your hats, folks! The dynamic duo of Buzz Lightyear and Woody is back in action as Tim Allen and Tom Hanks return for Pixar’s highly-anticipated Toy Story 5. In a recent chat on “Good Morning America,” Allen revealed he had some initial hesitations about stepping back into the role of the iconic space ranger. “I loved [‘Toy Story 3’]. [‘Toy Story 4’] was, it was just so intense,” he admitted. But fear not, because the nostalgia train is rolling on, and these two veterans are ready to continue the legacy of this beloved franchise that has been captivating audiences for over three decades.
Fans might be surprised to learn that Allen and Hanks don’t record their lines together. “When I’m doing some stuff, I will close my eyes,” Hanks explained, sharing his creative process. “Because otherwise I’m locked into this dark room with a microphone. If I close my eyes I see [Woody], I see Jessie, I see everybody else.” Talk about a method actor!
Joining this iconic pair are returning castmates like the fabulous Joan Cusack, who lends her voice to cowgirl Jessie. Together, they’ll face off against a new foe: an electronic tablet named Lilypad, voiced by the talented Greta Lee, who threatens to steal the attention of 8-year-old Bonnie away from her beloved toy pals. Drama alert!
Now, let’s spill some tea about the music! Both Allen and Hanks were in for a surprise when they learned about a new featured song in Toy Story 5—an original track by none other than Taylor Swift, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You.” “We found out about this 36 hours ago,” Hanks shared, clearly still buzzing from the news. “This was dead, total secret. They literally pulled us into a room.” Sounds like a top-secret mission worthy of Buzz Lightyear himself!
Hanks expressed his hopes that the new song resonates widely with fans. “I hope the word of it spreads very quickly across the country. I hope the happiness it brings is quite swift in its understanding of how important it is. It’s as though it’s tailor-made,” he said, clearly excited about the upcoming release.
Mark your calendars, because Toy Story 5 hits theaters on Friday, June 19! With a mix of nostalgia, new adventures, and a catchy tune from Taylor Swift, this installment is sure to tug at your heartstrings and keep you laughing. Get ready to relive the magic all over again!