What's the Truth Behind Tim Allen and Chris Evans in Buzz Lightyear’s New Prequel?

Disney's announcement about The Lightyear prequel has sent ripple effects across the internet, with many fans questioning whether Tim Allen is being replaced by Chris Evans in the role of Buzz Lightyear. However, Chris Evans himself clarified the situation through Twitter, linking directly to his tweet.

Evans' Clarification

Evans stated:

Just to be clear this isn't Buzz Lightyear, the toy” Evans tweeted. "... All they said was Buzz Lightyear. I didn't know what that meant since Tim Allen is Buzz Lightyear and no one could ever touch his performance. I needed to know how this character was different and why this story was worth telling."

This tweet explains the confusion and his initial confusion about the role. Evans clarified that the movie focuses on a new character, a human Buzz Lightyear, who is inspired by the toy Buzz Lightyear voice by Tim Allen.

Disney's Announcement and Confusion

Disney's slightly vague announcement about the film’s premise did leave many fans confused over Evans’s casting. The announcement did not clearly distinguish between the toy Buzz and the new character. Many fans theorized that Tim Allen had been replaced by Chris Evans in the original character role, believing Tim Allen's voice would not be used in this new prequel.

Evans Deciphers the Difference

In his tweet, Evans further clarified the situation:

I can say two things with absolute confidence. 1. I didn’t stop smiling through the ENTIRE pitch. Ear to ear. 2. Everyone can rest easy. And get very excited!

Evans highlighted the excitement around the new character, showing his confidence in the pitch and the enthusiasm it generated.

What Is the New Buzz Lightyear?

Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Chris Evans, in the prequel is a human character, as contrasted with the toy figure in the original films, which is what Tim Allen voices. The story revolves around a human Buzz who serves as the inspiration for the toy that later becomes a beloved figure in the Toy Story series.

Disney's introduction of a new character who is a character of fiction, exploring the origins of the toy in a television series, explains the reason for not using Tim Allen's voice. This new character offers a fresh take on the Buzz Lightyear narrative.

Conclusion

With Chris Evans making it clear that Tim Allen is not being replaced and that the new character is a human Buzz inspired by the toy Buzz, the confusion is now resolved. Fans can look forward to a new adventure in the Buzz Lightyear universe, brought to life by a different protagonist yet connected to the original story.

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