Welcome to the Grid, Evan Peters. The actor, known for his impressive portrayal of the title character in “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” is set to star alongside Jared Leto in the highly anticipated third installment of Disney’s “Tron” series, titled “Tron: Ares.” The film, directed by Joachim Rønning, is scheduled to begin shooting in August in Vancouver. This is a significant milestone for Disney, as they have been trying to bring a “Tron 3” to life for over a decade, aiming to transform the franchise into a successful brand.
The original “Tron” was released by Disney in 1982 and starred Jeff Bridges as video game designer Kevin Flynn. The story revolved around Flynn’s journey as he gets transported into his own creation, where he teams up with a security program named Tron, played by Bruce Boxleitner. Although the film didn’t achieve commercial success, it garnered two Oscar nominations. Interestingly, the film gained a following and became a cult classic, primarily due to its groundbreaking visual effects.
Disney eventually released a sequel in 2010 called “Tron: Legacy,” directed by Joseph Kosinski. The film starred Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, and Jeff Bridges. Similar to its predecessor, “Tron: Legacy” didn’t perform as well at the box office as the studio had hoped. However, it further pushed the boundaries of visual effects and introduced de-aging technology to the audience.
For a while, Disney had been planning a sequel to “Tron: Legacy,” with the original characters set to return. However, the studio decided to take a different direction and scrapped those plans. The script for “Tron: Ares,” written by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne, explores the emergence of a sentient program that crosses over into the human world, which is not prepared for such contact.
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Jared Leto, who has been attached to the project for several years, will play Ares, the manifestation of the program. As for Evan Peters, it is unclear who he will portray in the film, although the script calls for a soldier in the computer world and an awkward gamer in the human world.
The production team includes Emma Ludbrook, Jeffrey Springer, and Leto as producers, with Russell Allen serving as executive producer. Evan Peters gained recognition among moviegoers for his memorable role as Quicksilver in Bryan Singer’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and its subsequent sequels, “X-Men: Apocalypse” and “X-Men: Dark Phoenix.”
While Peters has made an impact in movies, it is in television where he has truly showcased his talent. His collaborations with Ryan Murphy in multiple seasons of “American Horror Story” and his role in HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” have earned him critical acclaim. Peters recently gained praise for his chilling portrayal of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in the Murphy-produced true crime series, “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” The series, which became Netflix’s second most-watched series of all time, solidified Peters’ position as a top-tier actor and earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film.
Evan Peters is represented by CAA and Johnson Shapiro in the industry. With his incredible range and versatility, Peters is sure to make a significant impact on the upcoming “Tron: Ares” film and continue to captivate audiences with his exceptional performances. The combination of Peters and Leto in a highly anticipated Disney franchise promises an exciting and visually stunning cinematic experience. Fans of the “Tron” series can look forward to a new chapter in this beloved sci-fi universe, showcasing cutting-edge technology and imaginative storytelling.
