When they tell you to close your eyes, do it. The result is actually magical.

If you get the actors behind two legendary Pixar characters in the same room, it's only fair that you have them engage in a bit of role play for everyone's benefit, and that's exactly what Tom Hanks insisted on doing when he visited Ellen this week.

After asking DeGeneres if she's ever made perform for kids when adults recognise her in public, Hanks descended into a bit of Woody and Dory cross-universe improv that is actually joyous to behold.

The pair also then discussed the intense demands that come with becoming their characters and performing endlessly in sound booths while directors hunt for the perfect line, and let's just say that the people at Disney/Pixar definitely get their money's worth.