Actor Jeff Bridges to Resurface in Tron: Project Ares
Listen up, folks, 'cause Jeff Bridges just dropped some hot news about the upcoming Tron film, Tron: Ares! Yep, you heard it right— ol' Dude himself is coming back to headline this third chapter in the Tron saga that he first started in 1982's original and continued in the 2010 sequel.
During a chat on the Film Comment podcast, Bridges shared his excitement about returning to the digital world, saying, "I'm heading off this Saturday to play a part in the third installment of the Tron story. I'm really anxious to work with [Jared] Leto. I've admired his work." He even reminisced about the infamous white leotard he had to wear back in 1982 and the motion capture tech he endured for Tron: Legacy!
What's more, Leto's taking on the main role this time. And you know who's his creator? You got it— Dillinger, which was the main adversary for Flynn and his company, Encom, in the previous films. Tron: Ares seems to be firmly linking the story that appears to be standalone with the history and world of the previous movies.
As for the plot, we're keeping it on the DL since the film won't drop until October of next year. But a teeny tidbit comes from the official description: "Tron: Ares follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with AI beings."
So far, Disney’s only confirmed Leto's casting, but they ain't saying much about the rest of the film. We'll just have to wait until October 10, 2025, to find out the brand new secrets that Tron: Ares has in store for us.
In other news, keep an eye out for the latest updates on Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Historical Context:Although Kevin Flynn (Bridges) sacrificed himself at the end of "Tron: Legacy," Tron: Ares serves as a sequel by introducing a program named Ares, played by Jared Leto, who crosses over from the digital world into reality on a dangerous mission. By connecting the story to the events of the previous films, it introduces new elements while maintaining some continuity with the original Tron films. However, the absence of certain characters from the previous films might suggest that Tron: Ares functions as a soft reboot, introducing new elements while maintaining some continuity with the original films.
References:[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Flynn_(Tron)[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron:_Legacy[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron:_Ares[4] https:// Variety.com/2023/film/news/tron-ares-disney-sequel-1235498367/
- The upcoming Tron film, Tron: Ares, will feature Jeff Bridges reprising his role as he returns to the digital world, expressing excitement to work with Jared Leto, whom he admires.
- Jared Leto's character in Tron: Ares, Ares, assumes the main role, reminiscent of Dillinger, the main adversary for Flynn and his company, Encom, in the previous films.
- Tron: Ares appears to be a sequel to the original Tron films, integrating the story to maintain some continuity with the previous movies while introducing new elements.
- In the future, fans can anticipate developments in Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe on film and TV, and Doctor Who, along with further details about Tron: Ares as it approaches its release on October 10, 2025.
