Tron: Ares: Jared Leto on 'Dream' Role (Exclusive)

Jared Leto chats with ET's Nischelle Turner at Disney's D23 Expo about his upcoming film, 'Tron: Ares,' set to release Oct. 10, 2025. The actor shares why Ares is his 'dream' role and describes how he felt 'invincible' once he put his character's suit on for the first time!

[@MichaelFalkowski]

Tron Legacy is one of the greatest films of all time. Please don’t suck

[@Lauraheyme]

HE'S AN OSCAR WINNER ACTOR STOP THE HATE ALREADY WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU ALL????

[@masteroftheblaster9523]

​@@LauraheymeThey're judging him based on morbius

[@Ink_Sack]

@@masteroftheblaster9523and 30 seconds to Mars 🙃 or at least me

[@vera_fay]

​@@Ink_Sack what's wrong with 30stm? He is a great singer, song writer and music clips director, and one of the best live show runners I've seen. (Hope stupid rumours are not meant here)

[@Ink_Sack]

@@vera_fay he cannot sing, the live shows are catastrophic with pitched down songs he bared sings half of and stands there the other half. Yet he kinda acts like he’s the shit whenever he’s on stage. But luckily that doesn’t take away from his acting, it just leaves a bad impression in my mind when I think about him

[@vera_fay]

I love the passion and admiration he always talks about his roles

[@TheBatmanjb]

He's a good actor I saw him in blade runner and I'm sure he'll do a good job with this. I'm a huge Tron fan I'm just happy they're making another movie.

[@CoreyBanet]

worst part of blade runner 2049, otherwise perfect movie

[@smarmar400]

@@CoreyBanet I thought I was the only one!🥱

[@JBTriple8]

@@CoreyBanet i disagree another great villain like Roy Batty also Denis Villeneuve doesn't miss

[@LindaNutting]

Jared is an all round brilliant musician and actor. Seen all his movies, can't wait for Tron, I'd love to be able to sit in his world for a day and hear all his life stories😊

[@costasspartan1894]

Im so glad they are making another Tron film. Tron Legacy was fantastic and i can't wait for this new movie.

[@EnmadoRokuro]

I don't care if it does or does not do well I AM HYPED TO WATCH IT

[@ethanrailoun1831]

I'm glad they are utilising an actor who has a true passion for this role and has knowledge on the franchise

[@The1-MHR]

Tron legacy was a masterpiece. Waiting for the Tron Ares. Yep, so excited. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@killdano]

Interesting to hear that they approched him during the original script

[@danamarvelstar]

Wait! So the character of Ares was actually part of the original script?!

[@liamgraves1564]

Yup

[@Airrazor0620]

if i’m not mistaken jared leto ares was in the part of the original plan for the third tron movie called tron ascension by the director of tron legacy, it’s a continuation from legacy about the programs coming to real world for invasion, even though some things are change but ares and the invasion to the real world them are still in tron ares

[@danamarvelstar]

@@Airrazor0620 Cool! But what did they initially mean by “Ascension”

[@ShinyMon321]

@@danamarvelstar I think that's a reference to the fact that the programs come into the real world and will essentially have more human bodies. To the programs, arriving in the real world must be regarded as some kind of "ascension".

[@ShinobiX8]

Great actor. Seems to have great respect for the IP. Hopefully the movie's good. Can't wait.

[@CyntCynt2]

Jared is the GOAT of social media ❤. I love me some Jared ❤ I could just look at this handsome man all day ❤

[@AlejandroFranceschi]

Tron: Legacy had its flaws, but damn, was it amazing to behold in glorious IMAX 3D! It's a sin we can't get that format in 4K HDR for XR devices. Looking at you, Disney+! Also, Jared Leto is 53 years old, y'all. WOW.

[@zack-115]

Tron evolution was the best

[@janinekunisch8441]

I can not wait to see this movie. Just saw 30 seconds to mars in Melbourne and it was the best show they have ever pulled off. He is such an inspiration.

[@RoxanneHernandez-vv2is]

Congratulations Jared Leto I'm so happy for you u got ur dream role

[@alanmauricio6301]

I'm sure when he says it's troning time it will blow the roof of the theathers

[@jimboswamps5602]

So played out. Move on kids

[@Lauraheyme]

I'm so excited about thus movie and so happy is Jared on the leading role , I swear O want Tron Ares to be a hit, and Jared to suceed because there's a lot of toxic people out there always attacking and underestimate him as an actor and I honestly don't know what is wrong with them, Jared Leto is an a Oscar winner actor , one or the greatest ones , so if you're a hater you really need to get your brain checked because something is really wrong with you

[@Mikersss]

the last words were quite aggressive, but I have to agree with them😅(he is an amazing actor and musician, and absolutely not creepy, people just hated him because of the joker and still can’t forgive him for it, although he didn’t do anything terrible)

[@honeyhani8317]

Great actor and personality! Cannot wait to watch the movie ♨️

[@shakeemwinn3647]

Happy to know they are another one

[@user-afsane]

I Loved tron 2🤩 he is a Grate actor.. Cant wait for this one /and I want a good story 💥

[@RayfieldA]

It is So hard that Tron Legacy was now, 14 years ago!!! I'm eager to see them once again "De-age" Jeff Bridges for the Clu character! I'm also curious about who's going to do the soundtrack if Daft Punk is no longer together? Maybe Hans Zimmer?

[@danamarvelstar]

@@RayfieldA NIN (nine inch nails) Not a bad substitute

[@mak_attakks]

@@danamarvelstar an excellent choice

[@rumblefish9]

I'm only watching this for Cameron Monaghan

[@Kaguya-xq8bl]

OMG thoughtout his life Jared's👋 developed several multi-talented artistic intelectual and brilliant ideas. awesome. Beautiful♥️

[@Kitty8791]

My So Called Life w/ Jared Leto & Claire Danes was the best!

[@jaredleto-2]

Thanks for your love and support ❤

[@OmarAntonioFigueroa1989]

People are gonna remember him for this movie.

[@TheFlower1234]

Quality work takes time. On another note, was not subtle about not talking about MSCL by constantly saying TRON.

[@brokenregistry]

He’s Morbius irl, this man does not age

[@danielmedjedovic7068]

I have a feeling the Tron Legacy cast will appear in the movie to set up Tron 4

[@kirkmbutterfield]

Great actor. COMPLETELY A HUGE self absorbed personality.

[@LeslieMcKerns]

Jared Leto is the perfect talented man!🔥🔥🤟🤟💕

[@GuestYouTubeUser]

Tron Legacy is a masterpiece.

[@LhajAbd9a-st2vv]

guys where is sam flynn and quorra

[@chikki_chik]

Jared always get offered the wrong role, turn things around, and take charge of casting. Do it big, Fav Face! We are so proud of you.🧔🏻‍♀️=🐐♾️

[@winters-ghost89]

I really hope he does this well and not one of his over the top roles

[@ansandoval2003]

I second that

[@allisondickerson4753]

I swear, Jared Leto I’ve loved you since my my so called life you have got to be the most beautiful guy on this planet inside and out my Jesus!! 🥵

[@jaredleto-2]

Thanks for your love and support ❤

[@hellsHeRo-r4i2y]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤦

[@epicmetod]

Cillian Murphy should back aswell as head of ENCOM

[@Xen-AM]

Is he wearing highlighter? 😭 his skin looks better than mine

[@jaredleto-2]

Thanks for your love and support ❤

[@ryanmichaelpower]

Just a reminder…he’s 52 💀

[@sofiagarcia9365]

QUE EMOCION 😍

[@arveedibira2454]

dont ask about Morbius 😂😉✌️✌️

[@RoxanneHernandez-vv2is]

I still love you and ur 30 seconds to Mars

[@JJunkAFunk]

All he has to do is method act by sitting in vr watching code typing for 3 hours a day then boom he’s programmed to act good.

[@Lost_Delos]

Hope it doesn't suck.

[@Eggplantman21]

Damn she smoked so much weed before this

[@ekaterina_te]

Ekaterina Terekhova (ET) 😅

[@pennycopperhatch9315]

Don't F-Up one of my favorite Franchises Jared Leto!......For Real!......

[@pmdrummer]

Why do people keep casting him in these types of movies? He is a box office loss. Every time!

[@aoeternolar2125]

Jared Letto on WHAT THE FUCK IM DOING HERE

[@maxchau6973]

Isn't Leto where great movie go to bomb?

[@thanethane-c8j]

Its morbin Time 😂😂😂

[@Skyverb]

It's Tronin' time

[@kirkmbutterfield]

She pronounced his his name Jayrrud LetOh.

[@ghostsamongus3370]

Jeff bridges? No thanks.. his extreme TDS makes me never wanna see him again.

[@MariaThompson-d7y]

Lewis James Johnson Susan Wilson Donald

[@kuriinaa6969]

Exitement grew with NiN Excitement drops completely with Leto. 😂

[@stevegiles9080]

Jared is the reason why i won't watch tron 3

[@flowerchild89]

Jared is so CREEPY

[@lordnad3788]

He sucks so bad.

[@scifi5565]

Of all the actors in the fn world! Thanks for ruining this movie for me!

[@Jason-bird]

I was hyped but now I’m not

[@Huhduh]

this guy gives cult leader vibes….expect weird stuff to come out about him at some point…

[@lunaaquafina3754]

It's Morbin Time 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😃🥰🥰

[@honeyhani8317]

Don't expect anything wise from people thinking like you actually

[@mikeb3265]

The only movie that was good with him in it was Fight Club because he had a tiny role. Stop putting him in movies. Please.

[@tronofseven]

I guess you missed Dallas Buyers Club he was amazing in this...and won an Oscar for it

[@MsTriangle]

excuse me? Requiem for a Dream? Panic Room? Blade Runner 2049?

[@mikeb3265]

@@tronofseven winning an Oscar doesn't make you a believable entertainer

[@mikeb3265]

@@MsTriangle he was terrible in blade runner. He just plays himself, an egocentric untalented but needy for attention. It was a great movie but not because of him

[@Mikersss]

tiny role? are you fucking kidding me?

[@Leopard589]

I will not watch it. Thanks for letting me know in advance

[@bigskydude8068]

Of course they choose the ultimate beta-male to be the protagonist...😒

[@wolfenstein722]

0:02 He just looks so arrogant, he ruins every film he's in....