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Tron: Ares is an upcoming American science-fiction film directed by Joachim Rønning and written by Jesse Wigutow. It was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and is a sequel to Tron: Legacy.
It is set to be released October 10, 2025.
Synopsis[]
The film 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 A.I. beings.[1]
Cast[]
- Jared Leto as Ares[2]
- Evan Peters as Julian Dillinger, an antagonist.[3][4]
- Greta Lee as Eve Kim, Human lead of the story. A tech genius, focused and full of Open Heart, analytical and observant. One of the world's best programmers. Reclusive, anti social, the way she connects with Ares isn't romantic but sympathetic connection.[3][5]
- Jodie Turner-Smith as Athena, Imposing, cold and officious, driven solely by an innate urge. Open to fulfill any directive she is given without question, Athena is a member of an elite special forces unit and second in command. When Athena senses her superior has strayed from their assignment, she reports him without hesitation and quickly assumes his leadership role, intent on destroying him and fulfilling the directive at all costs. With incredible power and the inability to fear or doubt, Athena is nearly an unstoppable force, and a tragic figure.[3][6][7]
- Cameron Monaghan as Canus, A battle worn soldier who suddenly experiences fear during an open battle and begins to question the meaning of war. His superior witnesses this unprecedented behavior and shows him sympathy.[3][8]
- Sarah Desjardins as TBA[9]
- Gillian Anderson as TBA[10]
- Hasan Minhaj as Ajay Patel, tech guy.[3][1]
- Arturo Castro as Seth, Eve's assistant, with her a lot, a little humorous.[3][1]
- Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn[11]
Production[]
- Main article: Tron: Ascension
On April 2010, a third film was announced to be in development, with Joe Kosinski returning as director with a script written by Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis.[12] On January 2011, it was announced that a short film was being made as a trailer for the third film.[13] Joe Kosinski stated in April that the script was underway, while confirming that the movie will continue on after Tron: Legacy ended.[14] On June 2012, Horowitz and Kitsis confirmed that they were still involved with the third film, while repeating that Quorra will be one of the primary characters in the plot.[15]
On March 2019, co-producer Justin Springer confirmed that development on the project is ongoing.[16] On June 2020 the Walt Disney Studios President of Music & Soundtracks, Mitchel Leib, stated that while the studio hopes that Joe Kosinski will return to the franchise, the studio is currently searching for a director. On July 2020, The DisInsider provided an update on the project confirming that Leto and the cast from Tron: Legacy will co-star in the film. On August 2020, it was announced that Garth Davis will serve as director, with a script written by Jesse Wigutow. In addition. to Jared Leto's role as one of the main characters, he will serve as co-producer with Justin Springer and Emma Ludbrook.
On January 19, 2023, Deadline reported that Joachim Rønning had been hired to direct the film after Garth Davis left the project, with Leto still attached to star. Filming is scheduled to begin in August 2023 in Vancouver, Canada.[17][18] Steven Lisberger revealed that he would be taking an "Obi-Wan-like role" with the third movie.[19]
On August 15, 2023, Rønning confirmed that filming was in indefinite hiatus due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which resulted in the layoff of over 150 employees. He hopes that production will commence once the strikes have ended.[20] Following the strikes ending, it was announced that filming would begin after the 2023 holidays.[21]
On January 19, 2024, Rønning announced that filming had officially resumed.[22]
On February 29, 2024, a first look image was released on the film with a tentative release date announced for 2025, and that Hasan Minhaj and Arturo Castro joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[1]
On April 5, 2024, it was announced that the film would be released October 10, 2025.[23]
On April 29, 2024, Jeff Bridges confirmed that he was reprising his role as Kevin Flynn for the movie.[11]
On May 6, 2024, Joachim Rønning announced that filming had officially wrapped.[24]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- This film is set to be released 15 years after Tron: Legacy.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "‘Tron: Ares’ First Look Photo Unveiled By Disney". Deadline Hollywood (February 29, 2024).
- ↑ "Tron 3 - What We Know So Far". Looper (January 21, 2022).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Shuler, Skyler (February 13, 2023). "New Character Breakdowns For 'Tron: Ares'". The DisInsider.
- ↑ Borys, Kit (June 28, 2023). "‘Dahmer’ Star Evan Peters Joins Jared Leto in Disney’s ‘Tron 3’". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Borys, Kit (June 30, 2023). "‘Past Lives’ Breakout Greta Lee Lands Leading Role in ‘Tron 3’ (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Pillot, Dempsey (June 9, 2023). "RUMOR: Jodie Turner-Smith Cast As Female Lead In Disney’s ‘Tron: Ares’". The DisInsider.
- ↑ Borys, Kit (June 30, 2023). "Jodi Turner-Smith Joins Jared Leto in in Disney’s ‘Tron 3’". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Shuler, Skyler (July 12, 2023). "Cameron Monaghan Joins ‘Tron: Ares’". The DisInsider.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 12, 2023). "‘Yellowjackets’ Star Sarah Desjardins Boards ‘Tron: Ares’". Deadline.
- ↑ Ntim, Zac (January 22, 2024). "Gillian Anderson Joins ‘Tron: Ares’". Deadline.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "The Film Comment Podcast: Jeff Bridges Makes a Decision". Film Comment (April 26, 2024).
- ↑ Sciretta, Peter (April 6, 2010). "Screenwriters Return For Tron Legacy Sequel". Slashfilm.
- ↑ TRON 3 Green Lit. Tron-Sector. Archived from the original on January 23, 2011.
- ↑ TRON 3 details. Heavy Eggs. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012.
- ↑ Keck, William (June 4, 2012). "Keck's Exclusives First Look: Tron Reboots Olivia Wilde's Quorra". Yahoo!.
- ↑ Anderton, Ethan (March 11, 2019). "'TRON Legacy' Producer Isn't Giving Up On Making 'TRON 3' Happen". Slashfilm.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (January 19, 2023). "Disney Moving On ‘Tron: Ares’; Joachim Rønning In Talks To Helm Jared Leto In Sci-Fi Sequel: The Dish". Deadline.
- ↑ Peralta, Diego (May 16, 2023). "New 'Tron' Movie Sets Filming Start Date". Collider.
- ↑ Abramovitch, Seth (June 28, 2023). "‘Tron’ Creator Says He’s Taking an Obi-Wan-like Role Behind the Scenes of Third Movie". The Holywood Reporter.
- ↑ Bythrow, Nick (August 15, 2023). "“We Are Shut Down”: Tron 3 Filming Delayed Indefinitely As Director Opens Up About 150+ Layoffs". Screen Rant.
- ↑ McPherson, Chris (November 20, 2023). "'Tron: Ares' Starts Filming After the Holidays [Exclusive]". Collider.
- ↑ McPherson, Chris (January 19, 2024). "Prepare to Re-Enter the Grid as 'Tron: Ares' Officially Begins Filming". Collider.
- ↑ "Tron: Ares' Will Race Into Theaters Next Fall". Collider (April 5, 2024).
- ↑ "'Tron: Ares' Has Escaped the Grid as Filming Wraps in Vancouver". Collider (May 6, 2024).
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