‘Lightyear’ is an upcoming 3D animated movie of the famous ‘Toy Story’ (1995-2019) animated movie franchise. ‘Lightyear’ is directed by Angus MacLane and produced by Walt Disney Pictures Pixar Animation Studios.
In this film ‘Lightyear’, the famous Captain-America star Chris Evans will be voicing the main character, who is an astronaut inspired the ‘Toy Story’ figure Buzz Lightyear. Buzz Lightyear was originally voiced by Tim Allen from the very first of ‘Toy Story’ franchise.
The actor Chris Evans has posted about the news on his Twitter yesterday and wrote that it’s a dream come true for him. His love for animated films runs deep.
Animated movie were an enormous part of my childhood. They were my escape. My adventures. My dreams.
They were my first window into the magic of storytelling and performing.
To @pixar and @AngusMacLane:
‘Thank you’ doesn’t even come close❤️#Lightyear pic.twitter.com/DD1N7aYhKT
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) October 27, 2021
Pixar has also announced yesterday the news on its page on social media and also announced that ‘Lightyear’ is going to release in theatres coming summer 2022.
To infinity and … 🚀 Experience the origin story of a Space Ranger in Disney and Pixar’s #Lightyear, in theaters Summer 2022. 💫 pic.twitter.com/B8kRwSDYSO
— Pixar (@Pixar) October 27, 2021