Ahead Of Tron: Ares’ Release, Jeff Bridges Shares What He ‘Wasn’t Particularly Fond Of’ In Legacy, And I Can’t Say I Blame Him

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As a long-time fan of Jeff Bridges and the Tron series, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia mixed with anticipation as I hear about his return to the role of Kevin Flynn in Tron: Ares. His portrayal of Flynn back in 1982 was nothing short of iconic, and his performance in Tron: Legacy was just as impressive.

Contrary to appearances, Kevin Flynn, portrayed by Jeff Bridges in Tron: Legacy, is set to reprise his role for Tron: Ares, one of the eagerly anticipated films slated for 2025. The specifics of how Flynn fits into the story centered around Jared Leto’s character remain a mystery, but Bridges has fond memories of his time on Legacy. However, he admitted that there was one aspect of the 2010 film that didn’t meet his expectations in its final execution.

During his chat with Josh Horowitz, Bridges not only expressed his thoughts on Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom, but also delved into the topic of Legacy. After expressing his admiration for Leto as a colleague, Horowitz brought up how Bridges is allegedly the most scanned individual in the metaverse. This prompted a discussion on whether this digital presence makes him feel apprehensive in today’s era dominated by AI. Bridges responded to this by saying:

During the creation process of Tron 2: Legacy, a digital version of me was made, which I wasn’t overly pleased with. It seemed to resemble Bill Maher more than my own likeness.

In the movie “Tron: Legacy”, Jeff Bridges not only reprised his role as Kevin Flynn, but also played a digital character named Clu, an advanced program that closely resembled Kevin from the late ’80s. This character was designed to assist Kevin and Tron in creating the ideal computer system within The Grid. Essentially, the filmmakers used digital technology to de-age Bridges to portray Clu. However, Bridges himself has noted that Clu looks more like Bill Maher from HBO’s “Real Time” in his younger years, a comparison I can understand when looking at the image below. Interestingly, it seems that the digital skin of Bridges’ character appears less realistic when he is in the form of Clu.

Over the past 15 years, digital de-aging technology in film and television production has significantly advanced. As a result, if Tron: Legacy were released today, Clu’s appearance would likely be less artificial and closer to how Jeff Bridges looked during his roles in films such as Tucker: The Man and His Dream and The Fisher King. However, since the fate of Kevin Flynn in Tron: Ares remains unknown, there’s a chance that Bridges might need to be de-aged again, with the hope that this time, the final product would better suit his likeness.

🔮 Excitedly counting down the days until October 10, 2025! That’s when I’ll step into the world of Tron: Ares, an electrifying tale where a digital hero finds himself in our reality on a perilous quest. This groundbreaking adventure marks the first encounter between humans and AI beings. Joining Jeff Bridges and Jared Leto, we’ve got Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Cameron Monaghan, and Gillian Anderson (to name a few) in the stellar cast. As we eagerly await updates on Joachim Rønning’s directorial masterpiece, I recommend diving back into the digital realm with Tron and Tron: Legacy, now streaming on Disney+! 💥🌞✨

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2024-09-24 15:37