Disney and Pixar Replacing Original ‘Toy Story’ Actor After Tragic Death

Ernie Hudson Joins Toy Story 5 in Recast Role

Hudson is voicing Combat Carl for Toy Story 5, taking over the role from the late Carl Weathers.

Disney and Pixar Replacing Original ‘Toy Story’ Actor After Tragic Death

Pixar has officially confirmed its replacement voice actor for the Combat Carl character in Toy Story 5 (2026). The role was originally played by Carl Weathers, a former pro football player and actor who died last year. Credit: Luigi Novi, Wikimedia Commons Weathers, also known for his roles in Rocky (1976) and Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian, first appeared as Combat Carl in the 2013 Toy Story of Terror! special. He reprised his role in Toy Story 4…

Ernie Hudson Taking Over Carl Weathers’ Voice Role Of Combat Carl In ‘Toy Story 5’

'Toy Story 5' has Ernie Hudson taking over the late Carl Weathers' voice role of Combat Carl, Deadline has confirmed.

Ernie Hudson Takes Over 'Toy Story' Role After Death of Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers may have sadly left us ... but his "Toy Story" role will live on in the Disney franchise with help from Ernie Hudson, TMZ has learned. Production sources tell us ... the "Ghostbusters" icon has been cast as Combat Carl, the character…

Ernie Hudson will be the actor who replaces the late Carl Weathers by lending his voice to Combat Carl in Toy Story 5, the new Disney and Pixar movie.

Ernie Hudson Taking Over the Role of Combat Carl From Late Actor Carl Weathers in TOY STORY 5 — GeekTyrant

Actor Ernie Hudson, best known for playing Winston Zeddmore in the Ghostbusters franchise, has taken over the voice acting role of Combat Carl for the upcoming sequel, Toy Story 5. Pro football player turned actor Carl Weathers previously voiced Combat Carl in two projects: the 2013 TV special Toy Story of Terror! and 2019’s Toy Story 4. He died in February 2024, aged 76, from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.While official plot details fo…