Tim Allen revealed he had an uncomfortable conversation with Toy Story 5's crew when they began sessions and came to understand that Buzz sounded "a little old." The actor confessed he feared he was going to lose out on the role he's voiced for decades. However, the staff found a way to help him get his classic voice back again.
As we wait for the Pixar movie's release on the 2026 movie schedule, Tim Allen spoke to Deadline about how he found out his voice sounded a little weathered, and how troubling the situation got once he was made aware of it: