Breaking: Tom Hanks Officially Set to Reprise Iconic Role in Toy Story 5!

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Tom Hanks' return as the voice of Woody in Toy Story 5 has seemingly been confirmed by his brother, Jim Hanks, who has done voice substitution work for the character.

The status of Hanks' return remains uncertain, but Disney CEO Bob Iger and Pixar's chief creative officer Pete Docter have confirmed Tim Allen's return as the voice of Buzz Lightyear with more certainty. Despite the divisive reaction from fans, Docter defended the existence of Toy Story 5 and suggested that the film may venture into unforeseen territories while keeping Woody and Buzz, portrayed by Hanks and Allen, respectively.

Tom Hanks' brother, Jim Hanks, recently hinted at Tom's return as the voice of Woody in Toy Story 5. Jim, who has previously done voice substitution work for Woody, mentioned in an interview with Jace Diehl that he had a conversation with Tom after Toy Story 4, leading him to believe that Tom will be reprising his iconic role. To hear Jim's full comments, you can read his interview or watch the video starting at 13:53.

There's also talk that they might expand on this. I'm not sure what direction they will take, but considering the incredible talent at Pixar, I have high expectations for something amazing. I remember a conversation I had with Tom after the fourth movie, although things have changed since then. Tom believed it was the end, saying, "Woody's yours now." I replied, "Oh, really? I suppose he is, isn't he? Alright then." But it turns out that wasn't the end...and he's back!

Everything We Know About Toy Story 5

Although there hasn't been an official confirmation of Tom Hanks reprising his role in Toy Story 5, it seems much more certain that Tim Allen will be returning. Shortly after Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the fifth film, Allen appeared to confirm that Woody and Buzz will be back with him voicing the astronaut action figure once again. Pixar's chief creative officer Pete Docter later supported the return of Woody and Buzz. Given these iconic characters' comeback in Toy Story 5, it's highly likely that Hanks and Allen will also return, as it would be hard to imagine anyone else voicing them.

After the perfect ending of Toy Story 4, the announcement of a fifth installment sparked controversy among fans who questioned its relevance. In defense, Docter argued for the necessity of Toy Story 5, highlighting the potential for unexpected directions and surprising audiences as it is currently in the early stages of development. While many details about Toy Story 5 are still unknown, it is highly probable that Hanks and Allen will reprise their roles as Woody and Buzz, marking the first important step in creating another cherished chapter in this animated saga.