Director Angus MacLane feels Chris Evans is perfect fit as Buzz in Lightyear

Pixar is set to tell the story of Buzz with its original Lightyear. The adventure sci-fi will have a theatrical release on June 17, 2022.

Pixar's much-awaited sci-fi original, Lightyear, is creating all the buzz. The film introduces viewers to the life story of Buzz Lightyear. The adventure drama revolves around the life of Toy Story's original creator, Buzz Lightyear, and his strengths, weaknesses, struggles and motivation . Directed by Angus MacLane, Lightyear is being talked about for its fascinating animation and feel-good vibe in the trailer. Chris Evans plays the titular role in the film.

Lightyear is touted as the prequel to Pixar's most successful project, Toy Story. Speaking about how he framed the 'iconic' character of Buzz for Lightyear, director Angus MacLane said, "I wanted this film to be separate from Toy Story. I thought of it more as a prequel and wanted it to be cinematic. I thought of Buzz as a different character—in a cool, low-key, clever way."

MacLane feels Chris Evans is the perfect fit as Buzz in Lightyear. Praising Chris, MacLane added, "Chris has the gravitas in his performance and a square sense of humor that is appropriate for the character. He has that inexplicable movie star quality that our larger-than-life character needed."

Angus MacLane wanted to make something that felt true to big-budget popcorn films and thought nothing could be better than Lightyear.

He further added, "I did a lot of research, breaking down the nature of genre thrillers. I knew Buzz would have to face a big problem, and I liked the sci-fi element of time dilation. There is a rich history of character-out-of-time heroics: Captain America, Flash Gordon, and Buck Rogers, to name a few."

Lightyear is based on Buzz, whose life turns upside down when he gets marooned on a hostile planet. He receives help from recruits and robots, but will Buzz be able to travel back home? It's going to be a fun-loving emotional ride for Buzz Lightyear from June 17 available in your nearest theaters.