Tom Hanks Hurt After Tim Allen's Snub in 'Lightyear' Film
Tom Hanks just could not understand why Tim Allen did not make it in the "Lightyear" movie.
Hanks and Allen had been the ultimate duo as they voiced Woody and Buzz Lightyear, respectively. In fact, they had been working together on the past four Pixar films.
But it surprised Hanks when his partner in "Toy Story" movies did not make it in the new prequel. Instead, the "Captain America" star Chris Evans voiced the Space Ranger action figure.
In a new interview with CinemaBlend's "ReelBlend" podcast, the 65-year-old "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" actor was asked if it felt strange to see his new movie, "Elvis," premiered opposite the "Lightyear."
"How about that? I wanted to go head-to-head with Tim Allen, and they didn't let Tim Allen do it. I don't understand that," he said, as quoted by E! News.
Although Hanks also thinks that Evans is a big name in the industry, things would have been different if he worked with Allen again.
His comment resonated with what Allen told Extra TV last week. According to the actor, he tried to stay out of the conversation as the new team had nothing to do with the previous movies he was part of.
Although he lost the role, Allen declared that the "Lightyear" movie would be nothing without Woody in it.
Why Tim Allen Was Not Considered For "Lightyear"
Seeing the changes in Buzz Lightyear's voice actor casting truly shocked the fans. Producer Galyn Susman told The Hollywood Reporter that the actor was not considered during the creative process.
"Tim really is the embodiment of the toy Buzz, and this isn't the toy world, so it really doesn't make sense. There's not really a role. It would just cause more confusion for audiences instead of helping them understand the movie we're trying to tell," she said.
Meanwhile, "Lightyear" director, Angus MacLane, proclaimed on Twitter that Allen is - and will always be - the Buzz Lightyear from "Toy Story" while Chris Evans is - and will always be - the Buzz Lightyear from "Lightyear."
He also mentioned Patrick Warburton who, he said, will always be the Buzz Lightyear from "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command."
"Lightyear" debuted in cinemas with only $50.6 million box office sales instead of an expected $70 million to $85 million. What's worst is that, it even placed second behind "Jurassic World Dominion."
So far, fans hope it will see hope soon despite "Minions" hitting the cinemas, as well.
