Tron star Jeff Bridges just lately opened up about his sudden return as Kevin Flynn within the upcoming movie Tron: Ares. In a brand new interview, Bridges mentioned how his character might need survived the occasions of Tron: Legacy, the evolving nature of the Grid, and what followers can count on from Flynn’s mysterious comeback within the third installment of the franchise.
Jeff Bridges talks Kevin Flynn’s Tron: Ares return
Jeff Bridges confirmed that he’ll reprise his function as Kevin Flynn in Tron: Ares, regardless of the character’s obvious demise in Tron: Legacy (2010). Talking to Empire, Bridges mentioned he was “a bit stunned” to be returning, explaining, “That is the Grid. The entire digital universe is all up for grabs. It’s all attainable in that place. It labored out that I nonetheless have some kind of consciousness.”
In Tron: Legacy, Flynn sacrifices himself by merging together with his digital counterpart CLU to stop him from coming into the true world. Each appeared to dissolve within the last act. Nevertheless, Bridges hinted that Flynn’s essence might have survived digitally, saying, “New s— has come to gentle.” He described the Grid as an area the place boundaries of life and demise are versatile.
Bridges additionally mirrored on the evolution of Flynn, who initially sought digital perfection for humanity. “As human beings, we search perfection. And generally we miss the entire level of the factor — the concept of the journey being the vacation spot,” he mentioned. The actor famous that the character’s journey in Tron: Ares will discover this shift in perspective.
Tron: Ares, directed by Joachim Rønning, is the third installment within the Tron franchise and follows a brand new program, Ares (performed by Jared Leto), who leaves the Grid for the true world. Bridges’ return marks his third look as Flynn for the reason that franchise’s debut in 1982. The movie additionally stars Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Gillian Anderson.
Tron: Ares is scheduled to launch on October 10, 2025.
Initially reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.