Jodie Turner-Smith, the British star of Queen & Slim and the upcoming Star Wars series The Acolyte, is joining the cast of Disney’s Tron: Ares, the newest installment in the cybertech adventure movie series. Directed by Joachim Rønning and written by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne, the film also stars Jared Leto, Evan Peters, and Greta Lee from the acclaimed romantic drama Past Lives.

In Tron: Ares, Leto portrays Ares, a sentient program that crosses over into the human world, while Greta Lee plays a video game programmer and tech company CEO striving to protect her groundbreaking technology. The exact details of Turner-Smith’s role remain under wraps. Production is scheduled for August, pending any potential actors’ strike.

Turner-Smith’s career has been on the rise since her breakout performance in Queen & Slim. She has delivered standout turns in films such as After Yang, Without Remorse, The Independent, White Noise, and Murder Mystery 2. She also starred as Anne Boleyn in the mini-series that initially aired on Channel 5 in the U.K. before debuting on AMC+ in the U.S., earning her a nomination for an NAACP Image Award.

Moreover, Turner-Smith has been busy with other projects. She recently wrapped up filming Star Wars: The Acolyte for Disney+ and will be seen opposite Vince Vaughn in the Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey, based on Carl Hiaasen’s novel.

Tron: Ares marks Turner-Smith’s entry into the long-running sci-fi adventure franchise. The original Tron film, released in 1982 and starring Jeff Bridges, initially had a lukewarm reception but eventually gained a cult following. The sequel, Tron: Legacy, released in 2010, continued the legacy with Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, and Olivia Wilde.

Jared Leto’s involvement in the third Tron movie dates back to 2017 when he signed on as the star and producer. The production officially commenced in January 2023, with Leto, Justin Springer, Jeffrey Silver, and Emma Ludbrook producing the film.

Meanwhile, Greta Lee’s star has been rapidly ascending. She garnered attention for her roles in Netflix’s Russian Doll, Apple TV’s The Morning Show, and as a voice actor in Spider-Man: Across the Universe. Her latest film, Past Lives, has received critical acclaim and generated awards buzz.

The combination of Jodie Turner-Smith and Greta Lee’s talents, alongside the established names in the cast and crew, promises an exciting and visually stunning addition to the Tron series.