Kosinski shared that because of the amazing design work in the original film — it had such imagination and introduced a world so vivid and vibrant — that it was a challenge to create the next generation of that world and make it feel both photogenic and realistic. Thus, he is incredibly thankful to James Cameron for his work on creating the tools necessary to produce this film after such a long wait.
Kosinski was also generous enough to admit that, while it was his vision that helped launch “Tron: Legacy,” it was with the help of the phenomenally gifted actors that brought the film to life. Starring recent Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges and Bruce Boxlightner, both who starred in the 1982 “Tron,” and introducing newcomers Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde, the film takes us back into the world where Kevin Flynn was literally sucked in and trapped. “Tron: Legacy” focuses on the story of Flynn’s son’s, played by Garrett Hedlund, quest to locate his missing father.
The story of the son’s love which drives him to seek out his long-lost father was the touchstone used to ensnare us once again. “Tron: Legacy” will continue to explore the dark side of technology in conjunction with its amazing advances. It was their intent to look for a way to bring the audience deeper into the story.
Jeff Bridges admitted that after hearing for so many years that a sequel was happening that he had kind of given up. Thus, it was a happy surprise to find out that it was finally coming to fruition. He said that it “tickled the kid in me to be sucked into the computer” again and it was really exciting to be involved.
Bruce Boxleitner was also pleased to see the story come back at this time as he was intrigued to find out what has happened to these characters. Though he was startled to discover that Alan Bradley would be such a lost soul.
As one last nugget, Steven Lisberger, director of the original “Tron” film, said that he thought the long absence had one unintended benefit: there was this incredible energy that had been building after 25 years that it created an irresistible cyclone of anticipation that will suck in an audience — almost the same way that Kevin Flynn was.
The original “Tron” will soon be released on blue-ray and “Tron: Legacy” will be released in theaters on December 17, 2010.
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