Jeff Bridges Reflects on Working with Jared Leto in Tron: Ares

Jeff Bridges discussed his experience working with Jared Leto on the upcoming film Tron: Ares at San Diego Comic-Con, highlighting Leto's method acting approach and the challenge of addressing him by his character's name, Ares. Bridges opted to call Leto "Air" to maintain a personal connection, and Leto expressed enthusiasm for working with Bridges, even calling cut during a scene because he was smiling so much. Tron: Ares, directed by Joachim Rønning and arriving in theaters on October 10, marks a shift for the franchise as programs from the digital world known as the Grid enter the real world, diverging from the previous films' settings. Despite the original Tron (1982) and its 2010 sequel not being commercial hits, the franchise remains influential, noted for its innovative use of technology and memorable scores, with Nine Inch Nails contributing to the new film's score. The film continues to explore themes around technology and AI, with Bridges reprising his role as Kevin Flynn. The production attracted interest partly due to Jared Leto's dual career as an actor and musician, leading to lighthearted remarks about his involvement in the soundtrack.