Summary
- Gillian Anderson s the cast of Tron: Ares, the sci-fi sequel starring Jared Leto.
- Anderson's role in the film remains undisclosed, as does the plot of the movie.
- This is the first casting update for Tron: Ares in six months. The movie is currently in production.
Tron: Ares has cast X-Files alum Gillian Anderson in the sci-fi sequel, the first casting update for the movie in six months. The film stars Jared Leto as the titular Ares, who crosses between the video game world and real life. Details of the story are currently under wraps, however production on the film has officially begun.
Now, Deadline confirmed Anderson has ed the cast of Tron: Ares. The X-Files star – prominent now for her roles in The Crown and Sex Education – will be in an undisclosed role. News of her ing the project is the first casting update for the film in six months, showing that not everything about the movie's production has been revealed yet.
Everything We Know About Tron: Ares
Tron: Ares will be directed by Joachim Rønning, a Disney collaborator known for directing films like Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The movie experienced development issues for some time before the director ed, confirming the film would finally be going into production. Filming began in January 2024, delayed from its original August 2023 start window became of the Hollywood writers and actors strikes.
Leto's casting has been divisive, but he will be ed by other talented stars, including Anderson, who will no doubt have prominent roles in the movie. Other cast of the film include Evan Peters (WandaVision), Greta Lee (Past Lives), Jodie Turner-Smith (The Neon Demon), Cameron Monaghan (Gotham), and Sarah Desjardins (Yellowjackets). Given the level of talent onscreen, the film will have plenty of engaging performances to match its mysterious story.
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Tron 3 is currently in production, and there are several reasons why the latest entry is likely to be the most exciting in the entire series.
While the story of Tron: Ares remains under wraps, it will likely follow a similar style to the previous films in the franchise. This means an exploration of reality and the video game world of the series in unique ways, likely showcasing impressive VFX just as its predeecessors did. With the movie now filming, it may not be long until details about its story are finally unveiled.
Tron: Ares doesn't have an official release date yet.
Source: Deadline
