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Michael Sheen Confirmed for Tron Legacy
July 29, 2009
Walt Disney Pictures confirmed the rumors today on Twitter that Michael Sheen will have a role in director Joseph Kosinski's Tron Legacy, targeted for a November or December, 2010 release. Sheen will reportedly play the villain, who, he himself tweeted, is "in fact not a person at all."
In the 3D adventure, Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into his father's disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin's loyal confidant (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous.
You can view the VFX Concept Test that was shown at the San Diego Comic-Con here and the official site is also online here.
Posted by: Emelio on July 29, 2009 at 16:50:52
Why do they always forget about me?
Posted by: krypto on July 29, 2009 at 16:54:10
This is going to be good! Can't wait for this one!
Posted by: iH8Shia on July 29, 2009 at 16:54:23
I hope they drastically improve the out of date animation for the characters - they look so fake compared to the original! Then again, maybe the teaser was rushed...
Posted by: :PapaJohn on July 29, 2009 at 17:11:24
Man, I wish this movie was not a year and half away.
Posted by: somebody on July 29, 2009 at 17:33:40
For the millionth time, it's not a teaser, it was a CG demonstration. They made it before the movie was even greenlit.
Posted by: MurderNexxus on July 29, 2009 at 17:54:34
Disney is evil. No doubts about it. Is this gonna be on imax? I loved when Southpark made Moses look like master control.. wasnt that his name?
Posted by: Hunter on July 29, 2009 at 17:55:45
Emelio, Michael Sheen is of no relation to Martin or Charlie.
Posted by: USMC Shogun on July 29, 2009 at 17:57:07
I don't know what the haters are watching but seeing the original in theaters and now seeing the CG demo, I have to say the update is amazing and blows the original away. The fact that they kept the same elements, characters and music as well as adding a degree of high-polish, i'm very excited to see this release.
Semper Fi!
Posted by: Snarky Bastard on July 29, 2009 at 18:11:17
iH8Shia — it's set inside a computer. It SHOULD look computer generated.
Posted by: Justin on July 29, 2009 at 18:15:06
I actually don't mind the CG for the VFX test...It wasn't 100% real looking, but then again, that's alright. I liked the idea of the player's faces being sort of projected onto the face of their...avatar? It was a unique idea...can't wait to see what the actual movie looks like because i've watched the test footage like a dozen times already.
Posted by: Richard on July 29, 2009 at 18:19:37
I wish they were riding the cycles inside instead of on top.
Posted by: stevedamien on July 29, 2009 at 18:39:11
richard, there are two kinds of lightbikes
Posted by: Kryus on July 29, 2009 at 19:17:55
Cant wait and that picture is bad ass!!
Posted by: James on July 29, 2009 at 19:35:17
i'm not sure about this movie. I dont want to follow Garrett Hedlund on his search for the original Tron people! Having this "Passing of the Torch to the son" thing is such a bad idea! It did NOT work for Indy 4, it wont work for Ghostbusters and i really dont think it'll work for this either! we'll see though
Posted by: RoflSkates on July 29, 2009 at 19:42:41
Is it the same guy who played Lucian from the Underworld Prequel?
Posted by: Steve Dave on July 29, 2009 at 19:54:43
Big Gamble, hope it's the s hit
Posted by: A scoobie on July 29, 2009 at 20:55:01
Yay, I am totally psyched about this. I haven't seen the original, but this looks fantastic. and yes, he is the guy from underworld.
Posted by: Ryder on July 29, 2009 at 21:01:41
If its not a teaser then whys it on the trailer page of Itunes
Posted by: Snarky Bastard on July 29, 2009 at 21:05:32
Ryder, after you learn how to read, go TO the Tron page at iTunes, it says "VFX Concept Test" not "teaser trailer."
Posted by: Mondo Man on July 29, 2009 at 23:06:25
Well if u have'nt seen the original by now, You might be let down, I seen it back in the day and it was awesome but watching it now the acting is kinda generic but the effects still look cool. It just depends on what kind of person you are. Into nostalgia you'll dig, if you are'nt, you'll think its lame.
Posted by: Matthew H. on July 29, 2009 at 23:31:23
AWESOME!
Posted by: NAv1 on July 30, 2009 at 12:38:10
@USMC Shogun. Marines are cry babies who can't stop being killed. Go Navy!
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