Pixar has just released a brand new trailer for its upcoming movie, Lightyear - and we are so excited for this film to drop!
The movie, which is a prequel to Toy Story, is the origin tale of Buzz Lightyear (originally voiced by Tim Allen), starring Chris Evans as the iconic Buzz.
You can watch the new trailer below:
So what can fans expect from the upcoming movie?! And who else will star?! Here's everything you need to know...
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What will the movie be about?
The film focuses on the character behind Buzz Lightyear, with Pixar's chief creative officer Pete Docter describing the movie as the "definitive story of the original Buzz Lightyear" with "a new twist to an iconic character".
Chris Evans further clarified: “Just to be clear, this isn’t Buzz Lightyear the toy. This is the origin story of the human Buzz Lightyear that the toy is based on.”
In the trailer, we see Buzz make the jump from test pilot to intergalactic space ranger. He can be seen wearing his iconic space suit as he jets off into the stars.
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Who will star in Lightyear?
So far, only Chris has been confirmed to star, but we're expecting more exciting cast announcements to be made in due course.
What has Chris Evans said about his role as Buzz?
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Chris has described playing Buzz as 'a dream come true'.
"The phrase 'a dream come true' gets thrown around a lot, but I've never meant it more in my life. Anyone who knows me knows that my love for animated films runs deep," he said.
"I can't believe that I get to be a part of the Pixar family and work with these truly brilliant artists who tell stories unlike anyone else. Watching them work is nothing short of magic. I pinch myself every day."
When will Lightyear be released?
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Lightyear is set for release on 17th June 2022.
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