Melancholic theory about Andy, a character from the Toy Story franchise, has already been commented on in an interview by the animation directors; check it out!
Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has always captivated audiences of all ages with its exciting narratives and memorable characters. However, behind the brightness and colorful animation, some intriguing theories and references to the horror genre have captured the attention of the most attentive fans.
One of these theories speculates that Andy’s father, the central character in the films, had died before the events portrayed in the series. This hypothesis suggests that the paternal absence is compensated by the boy’s strong bond with his favorite toys, Woody and Buzz Lightyear.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Josh Cooley and Mark Nielsenthe director and producer of “Toy Story 4,” respectively, addressed this theory. Cooley highlighted that Woody was always seen as a father figure to Andy throughout the films, but considered the idea that the boy’s father was dead excessive.
“We treated Woody as a father figure to Andy throughout the films. But in terms of his father being dead? This is going very far,” Cooley said.
Nielsen considered a lighter alternative, suggesting that Andy’s parents could be separated, with his father living in another location.
“I’d like to think that maybe Andy’s parents split up, maybe he’s still alive and living somewhere in another city,” Nielsen said.
More about the franchise
In 1995, the Pixar studio made history in the film industry when it released its first feature film, “Toy Story”, a film in partnership with Disney considered the pioneer of animations produced entirely by a computer.
Led byJohn Lasseterthe production that features cowboy Woody and space ranger Buzz Lightyear was nominated for three categories during the 68th edition of the Oscar, the main international cinema award: Best Soundtrack, Best Song (You’ve Got a Friend in Me) and Best Original Screenplay, marking the first time that an animation has been nominated in this category, in addition to giving the director the Oscar for Special Achievement due to his innovation with the feature.
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Source: Recreio
