Check out the full quote and some exclusive press photos of Zurg below: He explained, ' We needed our Zurg to fit within the hard boiled sci-fi world that we had created, but above all, he needs to be a threat.' To that end, Peltz said that while robots are cool and a natural fit for their new sci-fi universe, the character needed to exude power and presence and be an authentic antagonistic force. Related: Lightyear: Why Zurg Looks So Different To Toy StoryĪt a recent press junket for the film, Screen Rant had an opportunity to hear from Lightyear's Sets Arts Director Greg Peltz, who described the production team's reasonings for Zurg's drastic redesign compared to Toy Story 2. Additionally, it requires a fresh approach to the villain standing in Buzz's way, resulting in a menacing robotic frame for evil Emperor Zurg.

That means generating real intergalactic threats, a tumultuous voyage of self-discovery, and luscious locks of hair for the 'human' version of Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Chris Evans). A vital aspect of this new take on the classic character is creating a sci-fi world that feels genuine and reflects the consequences of Buzz and Zurg's practical motivations for either saving or controlling the galaxy.

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