Tom Hanks replaced in Toy Story 6?

You know those Toy Story movies, right? The ones where Tom Hanks brings Woody to life on-screen? Well, it turns out that's not entirely true. Jim Hanks, Tom's younger brother, has been the voice of Woody in various Disney and Pixar projects for over 30 years. Yep, you read that right - Jim, not Tom, has been saying those iconic lines like "There's a snake in my boot" and "You're my favourite deputy" all this time.

Jim Hanks, 65, is a talented voice actor who's worked on a wide range of projects, from Scrubs to Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. But his most notable role, of course, is as the voice of Woody in various Disney and Pixar productions. According to Jim, he's never actually worked with his brother Tom on any of these projects, and that's by design. "Disney and the Pixar people are really protective of the voice," he explained in an interview with Metro.

So, how did this all come about? Apparently, Jim and Tom grew up together, and their similar tones made them soundalikes. When Disney and Pixar needed a voice for Woody, they chose Jim, who has been doing the job for over three decades. Jim's voice has been featured in everything from Disney theme park attractions to Woody toys, and he's very protective of the character. "Woody's really important to me," he said. "I mean, the whole franchise is. I love the whole franchise, and working with Disney and Pixar on it."

Jim's voice wasn't a replacement for Tom's - rather, it was a separate entity that allowed Disney and Pixar to maintain the integrity of the character. Jim's voice has been used in various contexts, from theme park attractions to toys, and he's proud to be a part of the Toy Story franchise. "Disney takes a lot of care in cultivating the characters and making sure the soundalikes are doing homage to the characters," he said. "So, it's all part of the gig."

The Hanks brothers' connection to Toy Story is more than just a coincidence. Growing up, they were together 24/7, and their similar tones made them soundalikes. Tom, of course, brought Woody to life on-screen, but Jim's voice has been the one behind the scenes, making Woody sound like.. Well, Woody. The brothers' connection to the franchise is evidence of the power of family and the importance of legacy.

Let's set the record straight: Tom Hanks is still the face of Woody on-screen, and he's not being replaced. Jim's voice has been a separate entity, used in various contexts to maintain the integrity of the character. So, if you're still wondering who's behind that iconic voice, now you know - it's Jim Hanks, Tom's lookalike and soundalike brother.

The Hanks brothers' connection to Toy Story is a fascinating one, and it's clear that Jim is proud to be a part of the franchise. Who knows - maybe one day we'll see Jim's face on-screen, playing Woody in a special project or two. But for now, let's just appreciate the fact that Jim's voice has been bringing Woody to life in various contexts for over 30 years. That's no small feat, and it's evidence of the power of family and the importance of legacy.