Did You Know These Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "Cast Away"?

Billy Crystal Was The First Choice For Buzz

Funny guy Billy Crystal was the first choice to voice Buzz, but he shot it down. He says it's the only regret he has in his career. At the time, Woody was the only character with a name, and when Crystal was shown a test run of Buzz's character, he wasn't into the idea.

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