 Paul Newman, who subsequently accepted the role of Doc Hudson in another Pixar film "Cars", was considered for the role of Woody.Billy Crystal was approached to play Buzz, but turned down the role, which he later regretted; he subsequently accepted the role of Mike Wazowski in another Pixar film, "Monsters, Inc.".In addition to Crystal, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and Jim Carrey were also considered for Buzz.