He was one of the major players (at Pixar), and we have yet to process what that will mean over time.
Well, executive producer can mean anything in the world of Hollywood, sadly. It can be a bought title in many instances.
I mean, frankly, I'm not speaking as a representative of Disney or Pixar, I'm speaking as just myself as a filmmaker: I don't go into anything that often thinking about a sequel.
Use what you know. Draw from it. It doesnt always mean plot or fact. It means capturing a truth from your experiencing it, expressing values you personally feel deep down in your core.