A new pair of leads is plugging into Disney’sTron: AresoppositeJared Letoandthe recently-announcedEvan Peters. PerThe Hollywood Reporter,Greta Leehas signed on for the film whileVarietyreports thatJodie Turner-Smithwill be joining her. Specifics of Smith’s role haven’t been disclosed, but Lee will play a tech CEO and video game designer sent on the run in an attempt to keep her revolutionary technology safe.
Lee enters the Disney production fresh off ofher massive role in this year’s mega-hit romance filmPast Liveswhich is being seen asone of the best films of the yearso far. Smith, meanwhile, broke out with 2019’sQueen and Slimwhich quickly solidified her as one of Hollywood’s rising stars. She’s now set to star in the upcomingStar WarsseriesThe Acolyteas a force useralongsideAmandla StenbergandLee Jung-jae. Like Lee, she, too, is coming off some larger roles, particularly inMurder Mystery 2, A24’sAfter Yang,White Noise, and an NAACP Image Award nomination for her role as the titularAnne Boleynein the AMC miniseries.
Tron: Aresis set to continue the legacy of theTronfranchise which began back in 1982 with the original film starringJeff Bridgesas computer engineer Kevin Flynn who gets transported into the world of his creation and joins forces with Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) in the digital realm. Although initially a dud for Disney, it would linger as a cult hit and eventually get the chance to shine again withTron LegacystarringGarrett HedlundandOlivia Wildeopposite a returning Bridges. The plot of this third film is still being kept under wraps.
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Who Is MakingTron: Ares?
The path forTron: Areshasn’t been an easy one, though things are starting to smooth out with more cast getting involved. Filming isset to begin soon,SAG-AFTRA strike pending, withMaleficent: Mistress of EvilhelmerJoachim Rønningset to direct the project.Jesse Wigutowis penning the screenplay for the film while Leto will produce in addition to starring.
Tron: Arescurrently has no release date set. Stay tuned here at Collider for more on the long-awaited film. For now, check out one of our previous interviews with Turner-Smith below.
