Disney prepared a fake version of Toy Story 5 to keep Taylor Swift’s involvement in the film under wraps. The song, written and produced by the singer specifically for the movie, was officially confirmed in recent days.
The film is set to premiere on June 19. However, Swift’s participation in the project was only publicly confirmed recently, despite the production having been underway for a long time.
Secret Collaboration
A visual effects supervisor on the production team revealed that very few people were aware of this contribution. According to them, Disney and Pixar showed the press and staff a completed version of the film that did not include the song.
The same source said that even the core team was unaware of the surprise song until last week. They noted that the version used in early screenings was deliberately incomplete for this reason.
It was reported that Swift wrote the song after seeing an early screening in February and then offered it to the team. The production accepted the offer, and the project has been kept confidential since then.
Swift’s Statement
Following the announcement, Swift said she had long dreamed of writing a song for these characters. She shared that she has loved the series since watching the first Toy Story film as a child and wrote the new song immediately after seeing an early version.
The artist also expressed that creating for the character Jessie was both a new challenge and a familiar feeling. She emphasized how special it was to return to this world by sharing a video of herself as a child dressed as Jessie.
The Film’s New Storyline
Toy Story 5 will focus on the new chapter following Woody’s departure to stay with Bo Peep in the previous film. Jessie will become the leader of Bonnie’s room, with Buzz Lightyear as her assistant in the story.
This time, the new toy capturing Bonnie’s attention will be Lilypad, a tablet resembling a frog. Another surprise cast member in the film is Bad Bunny; it was announced that the artist will voice a talking slice of pizza described as a forgotten toy.
Swift’s involvement has also fueled months of curiosity around the film. The mysterious countdown she shared in May was one of the details that heightened anticipation among fans.