Tron: Ares Copyright © 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Credit DisneyIf you’re a fan of Disney’s visually stunning Tron films, you know the original was a true trailblazer. (It did more than just visualize computer programming, after all!) For devoted fans like us, the wait for new journeys into the digital world on the big screen has been far, far too long.But after far too long a wait—and a few false starts along the way, including rumors of a 2020 release—Tron: Ares is finally set to become a reality and arrive in theaters! We’re thrilled that audiences will soon be able to experience a new chapter of the digital world first imagined in 1982.Tron: Ares is set to be a momentous event, welcoming back the original digital pioneer himself, Jeff Bridges, who will reprise his role. He’s joined by an exciting new cast that includes Greta Lee and Jared Leto as the titular Ares. Directed by Joachim Rønning, the film’s premise involves a thrilling new chapter where a highly sophisticated Program named Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s very first encounter with A.I. beings. This sounds like exactly the kind of mind-bending concept we love from Tron!Even Garrett Hedlund, who starred alongside Bridges in Tron: Legacy, is buzzing with anticipation. Amid the release of his new film Barron’s Cove, Hedlund spoke with MovieWeb and shared his genuine excitement for Tron: Ares. He revealed that he still catches up with Jeff Bridges and is“very proud of this team for bringing Ares to life.” He praised their hard work, noting they“overcame the obstacles to bring it to fruition.” And just like us, he’s ready to dive back in, enthusiastically stating,“I’ll be the first one in line.”The Grid is expanding, and with a mix of returning legends and fresh faces exploring new digital-to-real-world concepts, our fan hearts are full of hope. We’re ready to see if Tron: Ares can capture that unique magic and expand the universe we’ve loved since the very beginning. Let’s hope for an unforgettable journey into the future of the Grid!Tron: Ares beams into theaters October 10!The post Garrett Hedlund On ‘Tron: Ares:’ ‘I’ll Be First In Line!’ appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.