Randy Newman on Scoring ‘Toy Story 5,’ Using a Male Choir for Buzz Lightyear and Having Less Than an Hour’s Notice to Duet With Taylor Swift

Randy Newman confirmed his involvement in scoring "Toy Story 5" on March 18, 2024, during a discussion about his career. Newman revealed that he was given less than an hour's notice to prepare for a surprise duet with Taylor Swift at the film's premiere. The song, titled "I Knew It, I Knew You," was performed over the end credits of "Toy Story 5." Newman also mentioned using a male choir for Buzz Lightyear's character in the film's score. This marks Newman's return to the "Toy Story" franchise after composing music for the previous four installments. The composer expressed his surprise and honor at being asked to collaborate with Swift, highlighting the unexpected nature of the invitation.