Jeff Bridges Drops Bombshell: Tron 3 Return?

Jeff Bridges, known for his Oscar-winning performance in Crazy Heart, made a successful transition to television in 2022, taking on the lead role in FX's The Old Man as a former CIA operative grappling with his past. With co-stars John Lithgow and Alia Shawcat, the show has been highly praised, currently boasting a remarkable 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Unfortunately, production of The Old Man's second season has been halted due to the WGA writers' strike. However, Bridges' wit and humor remain as sharp as ever, as evidenced by his recent appearance on a roundtable discussion hosted by THR where he interrupted fellow participants Kieran Culkin and Pedro Pascal with a hilarious joke.

During a roundtable discussion, Bridges' co-participants Culkin and Pascal were discussing the popular video game, The Last of Us. Pascal revealed that he had tried playing the game prior to his role as Joel in HBO's adaptation. Bridges then chimed in with a personal anecdote about a game that had captivated him - TRON. When asked which game he was referring to, Bridges responded with deadpan humor, stating that it was TRON. This reference to TRON is particularly noteworthy, as it saw Bridges' character being physically transported into a video game world, creating a unique sense of immersion for both the character and the audience.

Bridges, who starred in the original TRON film in 1982, as well as its 2010 sequel TRON: Legacy, is gearing up for the next installment in the franchise. After a lengthy period in development limbo, TRON 3 is now being referred to as TRON: Ares. The film will not be directed by TRON: Legacy's Joseph Kosinski, though he did have his own ideas for a TRON sequel which would have seen additional programs such as Quorra escaping the Grid and entering the real world. Jared Leto is still attached to the project and is expected to play the lead character, Ares. The latest update on TRON 3 states that filming is set to begin in Vancouver in July, with Joachim Rønning still onboard as director, as previously announced.

Details about the plot of TRON: Ares are being kept tightly under wraps, leaving fans eager to learn more about the highly anticipated film. Despite Jared Leto's confirmed involvement, the rest of the cast remains a mystery. Fans are still uncertain if Jeff Bridges will reprise his role, or if Olivia Wilde will return as Quorra, or if Quorra will even be featured in the upcoming film. With the rising popularity of Pedro Pascal, it wouldn't be surprising to see him added to the cast and transported into the digital world of TRON: Ares. The anticipation for this film is only growing, leaving many excited to see what new surprises it has in store.