Alan Cumming Brings a Voice to a Legend
In a surprising revelation, The Traitors US host Alan Cumming has been confirmed to voice Evil Bullseye. While the lovable horse has been a franchise staple since Toy Story 2, he has never spoken—until now.
Cumming explained that his role is a cameo, occurring during a “funny playtime sequence” set in the imagination of a new child character named Blaze. Because the character has never spoken, Cumming and the creative team spent considerable time deciding what his voice should sound like.
“It’s an incredible honour,” Cumming shared. “I’m so happy and proud and in disbelief… It’s going to give me great kudos with my friends’ kids to be in this one.”
Toy Meets Tech: The Existential Threat
Toy Story 5 isn’t just about familiar faces; it’s a total shift for the series. Director Andrew Stanton has framed this installment as a “Toy meets Tech” adventure. The toys find their purpose challenged as they compete with digital devices for Bonnie’s attention.
The new lineup includes some heavy hitters who are perfectly suited for this digital-age conflict:
- Greta Lee (Lilypad): An antagonistic smart tablet who is effectively the film’s primary challenge to the traditional toy gang.
- Conan O’Brien (Smarty Pants): A hilarious, low-battery potty-training toy that Jessie discovers, described as one of the film’s standout funny characters.
A New Era for Pixar
With Woody, Buzz, and Jessie leading the charge, the film promises to be an emotional exploration of what it means to be a toy in a world dominated by screens. Whether you are a long-time fan of the franchise or curious to see how Pixar handles this modern dilemma, Toy Story 5 is shaping up to be the theatrical event of the summer.
Watch the latest trailer for Toy Story 5 here:
Join the Conversation!
We are dying to know your thoughts—how do you feel about the franchise tackling the “Tech vs. Toys” debate? And, more importantly, are you ready to hear Bullseye finally find his voice, even if it’s his “evil” alter-ego?
Drop a comment below and let us know your favorite Toy Story character of all time!
