Chris Evans Denies Replacing Tim Allen As Buzz Lightyear

Chris Evans (Instagram @chrisevans)

JAKARTA - The news of Chris Evans becoming Buzz Lightyear caused confusion among fans.

Today, Friday, December 11, Disney announced the prequel film Lightyear will feature Chris Evans. Fans were confused because as it is known, the character Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story film was filled by Tim Allen.

"That means Tim Allen is not a Buzz player anymore?" wrote a netizen.

“There is no Buzz Lightyear without Tim Allen. #NotMyBuzz, ”wrote another Twitter user.

Chris Evans also raised his voice on this issue. The Captain America actor wrote, “To be clear, this is not about Buzz Lightyear's toys. This is the original Buzz Lightyear story that inspired the toy characters. "

And 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

- Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) December 11, 2020

On the other hand, Evans also shared his enthusiasm when he heard Pixar chose him to be Buzz Lightyear. “My team couldn't help feeling excited when Pixar offered me something. All they say is 'Buzz Lightyear'

“I don't know what he means because Tim Allen is Buzz Lightyear, and no one can touch his appearance. I need to know how these characters are different and why this story is worth sharing. "

Evans admitted that he couldn't stop smiling every time he thought about this film and asked everyone to calm down but remain enthusiastic about his latest project.

The film Lightyear tells of a young aspiring pilot who wants to take a test to become a space hero. Lightyear is scheduled to air starting June 17, 2022.