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Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cToy Story 5,\u201d opening in theaters June 19, is the latest instalment in the beloved animated franchise that follows a group of toys, led by cowboy Woody (Tom Hanks) and space ranger Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen).<\/p>\n
Following 2019\u2019s \u201cToy Story 4,\u201d the new film sees the gang face off against a huge challenge: technology. The newly introduced character of Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet, throws playtime for a loop when the toys\u2019 owner, Bonnie, begins to favor the screen over her boring toys. Woody, Buzz and their friends must rally to preserve both Bonnie\u2019s childhood and their places in her life.<\/p>\n
The film\u2019s voice cast brings together performers from across film, television and comedy to add a layer of warmth and personality to the nostalgic universe. From Academy Award winning actors to musical superstars, each character adds an irreplaceable element to the film and the fight to prove toys are still worth playing with.<\/p>\n
Hanks reunites with much of the original voice cast of \u201cToy Story,\u201d most of whom onboarded the franchise in 1995 with the first film\u2019s debut. Returning cast members include Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Tony Hale as Forky and many more. Newcomers include Greta Lee as Lilypad, Bad Bunny as Pizza with Sunglasses and Conan O\u2019Brien as Smarty Pants, amongst others.<\/p>\n
Here is a look at the key characters and the voices behind them:<\/p>\n
\tWoody (Tom Hanks)<\/p>\n
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\n\tWould it even be \u201cToy Story\u201d without Woody? Tom Hanks returns as the beloved pull-string cowboy doll. Hanks has voiced Woody for over 30 years, beginning with the original \u201cToy Story\u201d in 1995. Outside of the animated franchise, Hanks is best known for Academy Award-winning roles in \u201cPhiladelphia\u201d and \u201cForrest Gump,\u201d along with his work in the romantic comedies \u201cSleepless in Seattle\u201d and \u201cYou\u2019ve Got Mail.\u201d <\/p>\n
\tBuzz Lightyear (Tim Allen)<\/p>\n
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\n\tTrusted sidekick and spaceman action figure Buzz Lightyear will once again be voiced by Tim Allen, who onboarded the franchise in 1995. Allen\u2019s other credits include playing Tim \u201cThe Toolman\u201d Taylor on the ABC sitcom \u201cHome Improvement,\u201d for which he won a Golden Globe Award, and Mike Baxter of ABC\/Fox\u2019s \u201cLast Man Standing.\u201d Allen won an Annie Award for his work as Buzz Lightyear and also played Scott Calvin and\u00a0Santa Claus\u00a0in\u00a0the 1994 to 2023 franchise \u201cThe Santa Clause.\u201d <\/p>\n
\tJessie (Joan Cusack)<\/p>\n
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\n\tThere\u2019s a new sheriff in town! Cowgirl rag doll Jessie has been promoted, but will continue to be voiced by Joan Cusack. In addition to Jessie, Cusack voiced Abby Mallard in\u00a0\u201cChicken Little,\u201d\u00a0and served as the narrator of the children\u2019s preschool series\u00a0\u201cPeep and the Big Wide World.\u201d\u00a0Her additional credits include the films \u201cWorking Girl,\u201d \u201cIn & Out,\u201d \u201cAddams Family Values,\u201d and \u201cSchool of Rock.\u201d Cusack was also a cast member on \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d from 1985 to 1986 and starred on \u201cShameless\u201d as Sheila Jackson, a role for which she received five consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations, winning\u00a0the award\u00a0in\u00a02015.<\/p>\n
\tSmarty Pants (Conan O\u2019Brien)<\/p>\n
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\n\tComedian and late-night talk show host Conan O\u2019Brien will take on the newcomer role of SmartyPants, a toilet-training tech toy. O\u2019Brien first began hosting his own show in 1993, and eventually retired in 2021. Before working as a host, O\u2019Brien was a writer for \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d\u00a0from 1988 to 1991, and \u201cThe Simpsons\u201d\u00a0from 1991 to 1993. O\u2019Brien has also hosted the podcast series\u00a0\u201cConan O\u2019Brien Needs a Friend\u201d\u00a0since 2018, and starred in the 2024 travel show\u00a0\u201cConan O\u2019Brien Must Go\u201d\u00a0on\u00a0HBO Max.<\/p>\n
\tLilypad (Greta Lee)<\/p>\n
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\n\tLilypad, a new character and frog-shaped smart tablet, will be voiced by Greta Lee. Lee is best known for her role in the 2023 romantic drama\u00a0\u201cPast Lives,\u201d for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination. Lee also voiced the character Lyla in the 2018 animated superhero film\u00a0\u201cSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,\u201d and its 2023 sequel, \u201cSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.\u201d Lee\u2019s other film roles include \u201cProblemista,\u201d\u00a0\u201cTron: Ares,\u201d\u00a0\u201cLate Fame\u201d and\u00a0\u201cA House of Dynamite.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tPizza With Sunglasses (Bad Bunny)<\/p>\n
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\n\tPuerto Rican rapper and musican Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Mart\u00ednez Ocasio) will make his first appearance in the \u201cToy Story\u201d franchise as Pizza with Sunglasses, a forgotten toy anxiously awaiting his owner\u2019s return. He recently headlined the 2026 Superbowl Halftime show and won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for \u201cDeb\u00ed Tirar M\u00e1s Fotos,\u201d which honors his home island of Puerto Rico. Previous acting credits include \u201cNarcos: Mexico,\u201d \u201cHappy Gilmore 2,\u201d and several appearances on \u201cSaturday Night Live.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tAtlas (Craig Robinson)<\/p>\n
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\n\tActor, comedian and musician Craig Robinson takes on the role of Atlas, a cheerful talking GPS hippo toy.\u00a0Robinson is best known for his role as Darryl Philbin on\u00a0\u201cThe Office\u201d\u00a0and for starring in his own NBC sitcom,\u00a0\u201cMr.\u00a0Robinson.\u201d Other on-screen roles include Ray Heyworth on\u00a0\u201cMr. Robot,\u201d\u00a0LeVar \u201cFreight Train\u201d Brown\u00a0on\u00a0\u201cThe Cleveland Show\u201d and\u00a0Doug \u201cthe Pontiac Bandit\u201d Judy\u00a0on\u00a0\u201cBrooklyn Nine-Nine.\u201d\u00a0Robinson has also previously acted for \u201cShrek Forever After,\u201d \u201cSausage Party,\u201d and\u00a0\u201cThe Bad Guys\u201d\u00a0film franchise.<\/p>\n
\tSnappy (Shelby Rabara)<\/p>\n
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\n\tSnappy, an excitable toy camera, will be voiced by actress and dancer Shelby Rabara. Rabara is no stranger to voice work, previously providing the voice of\u00a0Peridot\u00a0for the\u00a0\u201cSteven Universe\u201d\u00a0franchise on\u00a0Cartoon Network. Rabara has also made several television appearances, namely on \u201cGlee,\u201d \u201c2 Broke Girls,\u201d and \u201cGoliath.\u201d Her film credits include \u201c17 Again\u201d and \u201cThe Legion of Extraordinary Dancers\u201d franchise. <\/p>\n
\tHamm (John Ratzenberger)<\/p>\n
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\n\tJohn Ratzenberger returns to voice Hamm, a wisecracking piggy bank. Ratzenberger has voiced the supporting character since its 1995 debut in the original \u201cToy Story.\u201d The actor is best known for his role as\u00a0Cliff Clavin\u00a0on \u201cCheers,\u201d for which he earned two\u00a0Primetime Emmy\u00a0nominations.\u00a0Additionally, Ratzenberger has voiced characters in several\u00a0Pixar\u00a0animated films including\u00a0Yeti the Abominable Snowman\u00a0in the\u00a0\u201cMonsters, Inc.\u201d franchise,\u00a0The Underminer\u00a0in\u00a0\u201cThe Incredibles\u201d\u00a0franchise,\u00a0Mack\u00a0in the\u00a0\u201cCars\u201d\u00a0franchise, Fritz in the\u00a0\u201cInside Out\u201d\u00a0franchise, and more. <\/p>\n
\tRex (Wallace Shawn)<\/p>\n
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\n\tWallace Shawn returns to voice the lovable, often very dramatic dinosaur Rex. He has been part of the \u201cToy Story\u201d voice cast since the original 1995 film and also lended his distinctive voice for characters in \u201cThe Incredibles,\u201d \u201cThe Simpsons,\u201d \u201cBoJack Horseman\u201d and \u201cFamily Guy.\u201d Shawn made his on-screen appearance back in 1979\u2019s \u201cManhattan,\u201d directed by Woody Allen. Additional roles include \u201cMy Dinner with Andre\u201d and \u201cThe Princess Bride.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tSlinky Dog (Blake Clark)<\/p>\n
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\n\tSlinky Dog returns alongside many of the original \u201cToy Story\u201d toys featured in the 1995 film. Blake Clark took over voicing duties from Jim Varney starting with \u201cToy Story 3.\u201d A stand-up comedian and performer, Clark frequently stars alongside Adam Sandler, with roles in \u201c60 First Dates\u201d and \u201cThe Waterboy.\u201d Clark\u2019s most recent roles include the TV drama \u201cLeanne,\u201d \u201cHappy Gilmore 2,\u201d \u201c9-1-1: Lone Star\u201d and \u201cHacks.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tMr. Potato Head (Jeff Bergman)<\/p>\n
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\n\tKnown as the voice of Bugs Bunny across several \u201cLooney Tunes\u201d cartoons over the past 35 years, Jeff Bergman takes over the role of Mr. Potato Head from the late Don Rickles, who died in 2017. With over 100 credits to his name, Bergman has voiced everyone from Joe Biden in \u201cThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert,\u201d Odin in Marvel\u2019s \u201cWhat If\u2026?\u201d to Yosemite Sam in \u201cSpace Jam: A New Legacy.\u201d His most recent roles include \u201cTooned Out,\u201d \u201cTiny Toons Looniversity\u201d and \u201cJellystone.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tMrs. Potato Head (Anna Vocino)<\/p>\n
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\n\tMrs. Potato Head is a classic \u201cToy Story\u201d character, and Anna Vocino took over the role from Estelle Harris after her passing in 2022. Vocino has provided additional voice work for video games \u201cThe Last of Us: Part II,\u201d \u201cDiablo IV\u201d and \u201cFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth\u201d and voiced Jeannie in 2016\u2019s \u201cBatman: The Killing Joke.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tBo Peep (Annie Potts)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\u201cPretty in Pink\u201d and \u201cDesigning Women\u201d star Annie Potts returns to voice Bo Peep, who has been a staple of the \u201cToy Story\u201d franchise since the 1995 original. Prior to being known for Bo Peep, Potts\u2019 run of \u201980s shows and films put her on the map, including roles in \u201cGoodtime Girls,\u201d \u201cThe Twilight Zone,\u201d \u201cMagnum, P.I.\u201d and \u201cGhostbusters.\u201d Potts received multiple Critics Choice Awards nominations for her recent work across three seasons of \u201cYoung Sheldon\u201d and scored an Emmy nod for her performance in the \u201990s comedy series \u201cLove & War.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tForky (Tony Hale)<\/p>\n
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\n\tTony Hale is back as Forky after making his debut in \u201cToy Story 4.\u201d The talking, googly-eyed spork now has a girlfriend named Karen Beverly, who\u2019s similar DIY toy made out of a knife. Hale reprised his role in the Disney+ series \u201cForky Asks a Question.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tDuke Caboom (Keanu Reeves)<\/p>\n
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\n\tFollowing Duke Caboom\u2019s extravagant show of posing in \u201cToy Story 4,\u201d Keanu Reeves returns to voice the hilarious stuntman. Reeves is known as the leading action star of multiple big-budget franchises, including \u201cJohn Wick\u201d the \u201cThe Matrix.\u201d Reeves has starred in everything from \u201cDangerous Liaisons\u201d alongside Glenn Close and \u201cPoint Break\u201d alongside Patrick Swayze. Reeves also nabbed producing credits on \u201cJohn Wick: Chapter 4,\u201d \u201cBallerina\u201d and \u201cWick Is Pain.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tDolly (Bonnie Hunt)<\/p>\n
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\n\tDolly, the leader of Bonnie\u2019s toys, is back after appearing in the last two \u201cToy Story\u201d installments. Bonnie Hunt is known for her voice work in many popular animated films, including \u201cCars,\u201d \u201cZootopia,\u201d \u201cMonsters University,\u201d \u201cA Bug\u2019s Life\u201d and \u201cMonsters, Inc.\u201d Her run of \u201980s and \u201990s on-screen roles include \u201cRain Man,\u201d \u201cAmerican Playhouse\u201d and \u201cBeethoven.\u201d She received Emmy and Golden Globes nominations for her lead performance in \u201cLife with Bonnie,\u201d the show she created, and was nominated at the Actor Awards for her work in the 1999 classic \u201cThe Green Mile.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tKaren Beverly (Melissa Villase\u00f1or)<\/p>\n
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\n\tForky\u2019s girlfriend, a plastic toy knife, returns for the fifth film with voice actor Melissa Villase\u00f1or behind her. Known for her stand-up comedy and voice work, Villase\u00f1or\u2019s credits include \u201cSaturday Night Live,\u201d \u201cRalph Breaks the Internet,\u201d \u201cAdventure Time,\u201d \u201cF Is for Family,\u201d \u201cStar Trek: Prodigy,\u201d \u201cDog Man,\u201d \u201cGabby\u2019s Dollhouse: The Movie,\u201d and the recent Pixar hit \u201cHoppers.\u201d She also appeared in \u201cHubie Halloween\u201d as a cat owner named Karen.<\/p>\n
\tEvil Bullseye (Alan Cumming)<\/p>\n
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\n\tActor, filmmaker, and presenter Alan Cumming will make a first-time cameo as the voice of Evil Bullseye, a dark-side alter ego for Jessie\u2019s trusty horse. Cumming currently hosts the popular reality game show \u201cThe Traitors,\u201d and is known for his work in film and the theater space, along with his role in the CBS series \u201cThe Good Wife.\u201d Cumming\u2019s notable film roles include \u201cCircle of Friends,\u201d \u201cRomy and Michele\u2019s High School Reunion,\u201d\u00a0\u201cNicholas Nickleby\u201d and\u00a0\u201cBattle of the Sexes.\u201d <\/p>\n
\tDr. Nutcase (Matty Matheson)<\/p>\n
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\n\tChef and actor Matty Matheson will voice the aptly-named Dr. Nutcase, a daredevil peanut toy who fears tech. Matheson first rose to fame with his portrayal of handyman Neil Fak on the\u00a0FX\u00a0series\u00a0\u201cThe Bear.\u201d Matheson opened Matty\u2019s Patty\u2019s Burger Club, a takeout restaurant in\u00a0Toronto, Ontario, in 2020 and later opened\u00a0Prime Seafood Palace, also in Toronto, in 2022. Matheson regularly appeared on\u00a0Vice\u2019s show\u00a0\u201cMunchies\u201d and previously hosted Viceland\u2019s\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s Suppertime!\u201d and\u00a0\u201cDead Set on Life.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tMr. Pricklepants (John Hopkins)<\/p>\n
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\n\tJohn Hopkins voices Mr. Pricklepants, taking over the role from Timothy Dalton, who had voiced the character since being introduced in 2010\u2019s \u201cToy Story 3\u201d alongside Lotso\u2019s gang. Hopkins has spent most of his career working in TV and video games, with various voice roles in \u201cLego Horizon Adventures,\u201d \u201cRise of the Ronin,\u201d \u201cHorizon Forbidden West\u201d and \u201cFinal Fantasy XVI,\u201d as well as TV roles in \u201cParis Has Fallen\u201d and \u201cMasters of the Air.\u201d He also appeared in Tim Burton\u2019s \u201cAlice in Wonderland.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tTrixie (Kristen Schaal)<\/p>\n
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\n\tComedian Kristen Schaal returns to voice the Triceratops dinosaur Trixie after making her \u201cToy Story\u201d debut in the third film released back in 2010. Schaal\u2019s voice credits include \u201cDespicable Me 2,\u201d \u201cAdventure Time,\u201d \u201cGravity Falls,\u201d \u201cThe Simpsons,\u201d \u201cBoJack Horseman,\u201d \u201cThe Bob\u2019s Burgers Movie\u201d and \u201cBig Mouth.\u201d She was recently seen in \u201cSt. Denis Medical,\u201d \u201cPercy Jackson and the Olympians\u201d and \u201cWhat We Do in the Shadows.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tCombat Carl (Ernie Hudson)<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe \u201cGhostbusters\u201d star makes his \u201cToy Story\u201d debut as Ernie Hudson, taking over the mantle from Carl Weathers, who voiced the character in both \u201cToy Story of Terror!\u201d and \u201cToy Story 4\u201d before his death in 2024<\/a>. Hudson has recently been seen in \u201cBoston Blue,\u201d \u201cGhostbusters: Frozen Empire\u201d and the \u201cQuantum Leap\u201d reboot. Additionally, Hudson\u2019s voice can be heard in \u201cStar Wars: The Bad Batch,\u201d \u201cTransformers Prime\u201d and \u201cPuppy Dog Pals.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Even toys aren\u2019t exempt from being replaced by technology. Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cToy Story 5,\u201d opening in theaters…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":501733,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[34882,146,85,46,397,2747,80624,67961],"class_list":["post-501732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-movies","tag-bad-bunny","tag-entertainment","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-movies","tag-tom-hanks","tag-toy-story","tag-toy-story-5"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=501732"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501732\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/501733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=501732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=501732"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=501732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}