BOSSIER CITY, La. (
KTAL/KMSS
) — Following years of development, the follow-up to Disney’s successful film “
Tron: Legacy
has finally arrived, featuring a contribution from Bossier City native.
Jared Leto
.
“
Tron: Ares
,” scheduled for release in October, continues where the second chapter of the Tron series left off, starting with the premiere of the initial movie in 1982. As per IMDb, Jared Leto will take on the role of Ares, a highly advanced program dispatched from the digital realm to the physical world on a perilous assignment—the inaugural meeting between humans and an artificial intelligence entity.
In the
movie trailer
, fans witness a clash between the two worlds, suggesting a hostile takeover. The film continues from where the second movie, “Tron: Legacy,” concluded. In the second installment, a digital program played by
Jeff Bridges
assembled a force to unite the two realms. Though their first try did not succeed, it appears that the digital programs are currently managing to achieve what was outlined by their forerunner.
Fans will be thrilled to hear that Jeff Bridges is returning for “Tron: Ares.” However, it remains unclear which of his characters will make an appearance on the big screen. Alongside Bridges and Jared Leto, the film will also feature a talented cast that includes
Gillian Anderson
, Evan Peters,
Greta Lee
, Sarah Desjardins, and Jodie Turner-Smith.
Jared Leto is no stranger to playing characters in science fiction films. Next year, he will also star in the superhero movie “Masters of the Universe,” which tells the story of a young man on Earth who discovers a hidden legacy. Leto also appeared in “Blade Runner 2049,” alongside
Harrison Ford
and
Ryan Gosling
, as seen in Marvel’s action-horror movie “Morbius.”
“Tron: Ares,” helmed by Joachim Rønning, is set for theatrical release on October 10th.
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