Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Join the Cast of 'Toy Story 5
WHO:
Forbes - Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny are part of the cast of 'Toy Story 5'.
Forbes - Jessica Choi is a producer for 'Toy Story 5'.
Forbes - Joan Cusack voices Jessie in 'Toy Story 5'.
Forbes - Tom Hanks and Tim Allen return as Woody and Buzz, respectively.
Forbes - Other new actors include Greta Lee, Conan O’Brien, Craig Robinson, and Jay Hernandez.
WHAT:
Collider - The filmmakers of 'Toy Story 5' explained that the story will focus on Jessie, marking the first time the franchise centers on her character's journey.
Forbes - Bad Bunny's character "Pizza with Sunglasses" will have a more extensive role than initially planned, expanding from one line to multiple lines during recording.
Forbes - Taylor Swift's song "I Knew It, I Knew You" will be the end credits song for 'Toy Story 5'.
Forbes - Bad Bunny's character "Pizza with Sunglasses" will have a more extensive role than initially planned, with his part expanding from one line to multiple lines during recording.
Forbes - Taylor Swift sings a key song titled "I Knew It, I Knew You" in the film.
Forbes - Bad Bunny voices a character named "Pizza with Sunglasses".
Forbes - "I Knew It, I Knew You" is currently #2 on the US top songs Spotify list with 12 million streams.
Forbes - Swift wrote the song in eight hours after watching 'Toy Story 5'.
WHERE:
Forbes - The Los Angeles World Premiere of 'Toy Story 5' took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
WHEN:
Forbes - The Los Angeles World Premiere occurred on June 09, 2026.
WHY:
Forbes - Producer Lindsey Collins noted that Bad Bunny was recruited after the filmmakers saw videos of him playing with Toy Story dolls during COVID.
Forbes - Jessica Choi wrote to Taylor Swift to invite her to be part of the film, citing inspiration from Swift's journey in a male-dominated industry.
Forbes - There is speculation that Swift's involvement in the song could lead to an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
HOW:
Forbes - Producer Lindsey Collins stated that Bad Bunny was recruited after the filmmakers saw videos of him playing with Toy Story dolls during COVID, which influenced their decision to cast him.
Forbes - Jessica Choi expressed her admiration for Taylor Swift's journey in a letter, stating, "The Toy Story franchise has always been about Woody and Buzz. This will be the first of five where the primary focus is Jessie."
Forbes - Jessica Choi reached out to Taylor Swift through a letter to recruit her for the film.
Forbes - Bad Bunny was recruited after the filmmakers saw videos of him playing with Toy Story dolls during COVID.
(UPDATED June 20, 2026 17:21 UTC)
The filmmakers of 'Toy Story 5' have announced that the story will center on Jessie, marking a significant shift in focus for the franchise. In addition, Bad Bunny's character, "Pizza with Sunglasses," will have a more extensive role than originally planned, expanding from just one line to multiple lines during recording. Producer Lindsey Collins revealed that they recruited Bad Bunny after seeing videos of him playing with Toy Story dolls during the pandemic, which greatly influenced their casting decision.
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(UPDATED June 20, 2026 15:30 UTC)
In an exciting development for fans, Taylor Swift's song "I Knew It, I Knew You" has been chosen as the end credits song for the upcoming 'Toy Story 5'. Additionally, Bad Bunny's character "Pizza with Sunglasses" will have a more significant presence in the film, expanding from a single line to multiple lines, thanks to the filmmakers' inspiration from videos of him playing with Toy Story dolls during COVID. Producer Lindsey Collins highlighted that this marks a shift in focus for the franchise, as Jessica Choi noted in her letter that this will be the first of five films where Jessie takes center stage alongside Woody and Buzz.
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(UPDATED June 20, 2026 08:07 UTC)
In an exciting development for fans of animated films, Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have joined the cast of 'Toy Story 5', with Swift also singing a key song titled "I Knew It, I Knew You," which is currently ranked #2 on the US top songs Spotify list. The film features returning favorites Tom Hanks and Tim Allen as Woody and Buzz, along with new voices from actors like Greta Lee and Conan O’Brien, and it was produced by Jessica Choi, who initially reached out to Swift for her involvement. The Los Angeles World Premiere took place at the Dolby Theatre, and there’s speculation that Swift’s contribution could earn her an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.