Tim Allen was already under contract, already a TV star, already Santa Claus. Disney knew audiences trusted him. Pixar needed confidence, comedy, and swagger.
Buzz Lightyear wasn’t just voiced by Tim Allen — he was Tim Allen.
Stand-up bravado. Sitcom confidence. Turned into a plastic space ranger who truly believed he was real.
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