Chris Evans nuances Buzz Lightyear: It was fun to be able to explore a character we all know so well | Geekybar

Chris Evans has always been a fan of Pixar, but now being part of the most famous toys in the world has been a dream come true and that is why he agreed to do the voice of Buzz Lightyear, in the film about the origin of the toy astronaut, thanks to all the nostalgia he has had since he saw the first Toy Story movie 27 years ago.

“To be able to explore a character that we all know so well in a slightly more nuanced performance. The Buzz we all know is obviously a toy and as such there are certain ways they can move around the world without the weight that we as humans carry. You know, you know your purpose, you don’t have to worry about illness or the impacts of the choices we make as people, but it was fun putting Buzz on that stage.”

Chris doesn’t rule out the possibility of playing another of his heroes, “I’ve always been a big fan of Robin Hood, the character from Disney’s old Disney animated movie, I think it would be great to play him, even if he doesn’t have that British accent.” ”, he said between laughs.

For her part, actress Keke Palmer, who voices Izzy Hawthorne, assured that her character is moved by love for her grandmother, “and the legacy she wants to maintain, she wants her family to be proud of and that’s something I believe in.” that we can all identify with.

And the fact that she’s not afraid to change, I admired that about her, I feel like

She shows so many great leadership qualities that sometimes they get overshadowed because she knows how to push her friends forward, how to see something in someone so that they can fulfill their duty, “he commented.

Data

• In the new story, Buzz and Alisha set out to return home from a mission, but their ship is diverted to the uncharted planet T’Kani Prime.
• Sox (voiced by Peter Sohn) is a very obedient and loyal robot cat whose only mission is to make Buzz happy.
• The film has been censored in 14 countries due to the inclusion of an LGBTQ+ kiss.
• This is the first major Toy Story spin-off.
• It is directed by Angus MacLane, the same co-responsible for Finding Dory.
• It’s about how he went from being a test pilot to the astronaut that inspired the franchise’s Space Ranger toy.
• Also participating in the cast are Uzo Aduba, James Brolin, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Efren Ramirez, and Isiah Whitlock Jr.
• Taika Waititi voices the character of Mo Morrison.
• Darby Steel (original English voice of Dale Soules).
• Evans turned 41 on June 13.