British actress Jodie Turner-Smith, known for her work in the Netflix mini-series Anne Boleyn as well as White Noise and Murder in Paris, has joined the cast of the sci-fi action thriller Tron 3. The announcement marks another high-profile addition to a project that aims to expand the Tron universe for global audiences.
Joining Turner-Smith in the ensemble is American actress Greta Lee, recognized for roles in Matryoshka Lives and The Morning Show. In Tron 3, Lee is reportedly set to portray a video game developer and tech magnate who is fiercely dedicated to preserving her cutting-edge technology, a character angle that could deepen the franchise’s exploration of power within digital worlds.
Turner-Smith’s participation comes as she continues to build momentum beyond her recent television work, including her anticipated appearance in the Star Wars universe’s Acolyte series slated for 2024. Her Tron 3 role, however, has not been officially disclosed, leaving fans eager to learn how she will fit into the film’s broader arc.
The third installment, provisionally titled Tron: Ares, is expected to bring new energy to the franchise while expanding the visual scope that fans first encountered in the original film. At present, details about the director and the full creative team have not been finalized, with production plans and scheduling still taking shape as the project moves forward.
Filming is slated to begin on July 3 in Canada, a location chosen to accommodate both scale and logistical considerations for the action sequences that define the Tron world. While a concrete release date remains unannounced, production activity in North America signals a continued commitment to delivering a ambitious chapter in the series for audiences in North America and beyond.
The first Tron film debuted in 1982, introducing audiences to a computer world known as The Grid. In that groundbreaking story, a hacker is digitized and forced to participate in gladiatorial games inside a neon-lit landscape. The second film, Tron: Legacy, followed in 2010, bringing back familiar characters and expanding the universe with new visual technologies. In addition to its cinematic impact, the franchise’s musical atmosphere gained iconic status when French duo Daft Punk created the score for the sequel, reinforcing the film’s distinctive aura and setting a high bar for how music and imagery can fuse in science fiction storytelling.
There have been ongoing discussions about the future of Tron and the direction the franchise might take, including how it could balance nostalgia with fresh storytelling avenues. The development of Tron 3 reflects a broader trend in cinema that pairs established worlds with contemporary talent, aiming to attract both longtime fans and new viewers to a universe that continues to evolve with advances in visual effects and interactive media.
Earlier reports confirmed that key cast members would participate in Tron 3, but official confirmations and precise character details have remained forthcoming. As the production timeline progresses and casting announcements crystallize, fans can expect updates that clarify how the new cast members will contribute to the evolving saga of The Grid and its inhabitants.