Alan Cumming has revealed that he is joining Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, with the actor set to voice Evil Bullseye in a cameo appearance. The actor, who currently hosts The Traitors US, will lend his voice to Bullseye’s playtime alter ego in the upcoming animated sequel. Bullseye has appeared in the franchise since Toy Story 2, but Woody’s trusty steed has never traditionally spoken before, making Cumming’s involvement a fun first for the character.
Speaking about the role, Cumming described joining the Toy Story universe as an “incredible honour”, adding that he was “so happy and proud and in disbelief” to be part of the film. He also noted that fans should not expect too much from the appearance, as it is a cameo, but teased that the circumstances of Bullseye speaking will make sense once audiences see the film.
Toy Story 5 sees Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen, Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack, and the rest of the gang face a very modern threat. This time, the toys come up against Lilypad, a new tablet device voiced by Greta Lee, whose ideas about what is best for Bonnie put playtime under pressure.
The film is directed by Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris and produced by Lindsey Collins. Randy Newman also returns to compose the score for his fifth Toy Story feature.
The wider voice cast includes Conan O’Brien, Scarlett Spears, Shelby Rabara, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Craig Robinson, Bonnie Hunt, Lori Alan, Jay Hernandez, Wallace Shawn, Kristen Schaal, Tony Hale, Annie Potts, John Ratzenberger, Keanu Reeves and more.
For CultureCues, Alan Cumming voicing Evil Bullseye is exactly the sort of unexpected casting detail that makes a Pixar sequel feel instantly more intriguing. Toy Story 5 already has a smart hook with its “Toy meets Tech” premise, but giving Bullseye a playful alter ego adds another little spark of weirdness to the mix. Add a Scottish icon into the Toy Story universe, and naturally our interest goes up a notch. If anyone was going to make a talking version of Bullseye feel wonderfully theatrical, it was Alan Cumming.
Toy Story 5 releases exclusively in cinemas on 19 June 2026.
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