Conan O'Brien has a brand new gig as the late-night TV host continues to reach new career heights. The comedian announced he's been cast in one of the most iconic franchises in movie history.
In an Instagram post, O'Brien revealed he's joining the cast of Toy Story 5. The Pixar animated film will hit theaters in June 2026 if all goes according to schedule.
O'Brien used his signature sense of humor to make the announcement, suggesting he entered tense negotiations with Disney about which part he would voice. Per the late-night TV legend, the studio pushed back at O'Brien's offer to play Woody or Buzz.
Instead, O'Brien will play a new character called Smartypants. It's the best character of all, said O'Brien.
Along with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, O'Brien joins fellow Toy Story 5 castmates Ernie Hudson (Combat Carl), Tony Hale (Forky), and Anna Farris in an undisclosed role. More cast announcements are expected soon.
Conan O'Brien joins other late-night TV hosts who have voiced animated movie characters
Late-night TV seems to be a go-to source for studios looking for voice actors. Conan O'Brien's Toy Story 5 role means he joins the list of other late-night hosts to work in animation.
Stephen Colbert voiced President Hathaway in 2009's Monsters vs. Aliens, Paul Peterson in 2014's Peabody & Sherman, and Perry Prescot in 2024's Despicable Me 4.
Jimmy Kimmel has a long list of animated credits, including Garfield, Monsters vs. Aliens, The Smurfs 2, The Boss Baby, Teen Titans! Go to the Movies, The Boss Baby: Family Business, and PAW Patrol: The Movie.
Jimmy Fallon has also found work in animation. Fans have heard his voice in Doogal, Arthur and the Invisibles, Arthur and the Revenger of Maltazard, and Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds,
Toy Story 5 won't be O'Brien's first voice role in a feature film. He played himself in 2006's Queer Duck: The Movie. Other credits include David Endocrine in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 andThe Lego Batman Movie.