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Anna Faris Denies 'Toy Story 5' Casting Rumors
The 'Scary Movie 6' star says she's not part of the upcoming Pixar sequel, despite earlier reports.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:52pm
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In a new interview, actress Anna Faris addressed rumors that she would be joining the cast of the upcoming Pixar film Toy Story 5. Faris confirmed the reports were false, stating she is not actually involved with the project despite earlier reports that she had been cast in an undisclosed role.
Why it matters
Faris is known for her voice acting work, having lent her talents to animated films like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and The Emoji Movie. Her potential involvement in the Toy Story franchise, one of Pixar's most beloved and successful series, would have been a major development. However, the actress has now put those rumors to rest.
The details
In an interview with Variety, Faris said she was not actually cast in Toy Story 5, despite a May 2025 Deadline report stating she would be joining the film "in an undisclosed part." Faris explained that the casting rumor was just an "internet rumor" and that her own parents had even called her about it, thinking she was involved. The actress clarified that while she loves doing voice work, she will not be appearing in the upcoming Pixar sequel.
- In May 2025, Deadline reported that Faris would be joining the cast of Toy Story 5.
- The Variety interview where Faris denied the Toy Story 5 casting rumors was published on April 1, 2026.
The players
Anna Faris
An American actress known for her roles in the Scary Movie franchise, as well as voice acting work in animated films like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and The Emoji Movie.
Deadline
A leading entertainment news publication that originally reported Faris was cast in Toy Story 5.
Variety
The entertainment news outlet that published the interview where Faris denied the Toy Story 5 casting rumors.
What they’re saying
“No, that's just a rumor. I'm not in it. I wish I was. I love doing voice work, but no, that was an internet rumor. My mom and dad called me, and they're like, 'You're in it?' I was like, 'No, but I wish I was.'”
— Anna Faris, Actress
The takeaway
While Faris is known for her voice acting work, the actress has confirmed she will not be part of the cast of the upcoming Pixar film Toy Story 5, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise. This highlights how casting rumors can sometimes spread without official confirmation, leaving fans and the public unsure of a project's true lineup.
