Allen has always been a mediocre actor.
I like him in home improvement but that's it.
Others agree.
He's always been primarily considered a television star, but there was a time when Tim Allen had a booming movie career. However, even at his peak, he was rarely the filmmakers' first choice: for instance, The Santa Claus was reportedly written with Bill Murray in mind, and when he passed, a long-standing rumor says it was offered to Chevy Chase. Eventually, the role fell to Allen.
Allen's other big movie franchise is the unforgettable Toy Story series. Again, he allegedly wasn't the first choice for the role of Buzz Lightyear—Pixar first wanted to cast Jim Carrey opposite Paul Newman and, when that proved too expensive, tried to land Billy Crystal. When Crystal passed on the role, it was offered to Chevy Chase; when that didn't work out, it was finally offered to Allen. After facing casting struggles at the height of his career, it's understandable that it'd be that much more difficult now that he's aged and his momentum has cooled.
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I like him in home improvement but that's it.
Others agree.
He's always been primarily considered a television star, but there was a time when Tim Allen had a booming movie career. However, even at his peak, he was rarely the filmmakers' first choice: for instance, The Santa Claus was reportedly written with Bill Murray in mind, and when he passed, a long-standing rumor says it was offered to Chevy Chase. Eventually, the role fell to Allen.
Allen's other big movie franchise is the unforgettable Toy Story series. Again, he allegedly wasn't the first choice for the role of Buzz Lightyear—Pixar first wanted to cast Jim Carrey opposite Paul Newman and, when that proved too expensive, tried to land Billy Crystal. When Crystal passed on the role, it was offered to Chevy Chase; when that didn't work out, it was finally offered to Allen. After facing casting struggles at the height of his career, it's understandable that it'd be that much more difficult now that he's aged and his momentum has cooled.
Read More: Why Hollywood Won't Cast Tim Allen Anymore