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Lion filmmaker Garth Davis is set to direct the much-anticipated Tron: Legacy sequel, starring Jared Leto.The Disney release has been in development for several years as fans of the 2010 film held out for a follow-up, and now according to Deadline, production has been kicked into gear with Davis, who was also behind the camera for 2018’s Mary Magdalene, on board.Leto, who has also signed on as a producer, has been attached to the film since 2017.

Actor and style extraordinaire Jared Leto might have spoiled the title of Tron 3 while confirming his role in the third instalment of the hit sci-fi film. The 48-year-old actor took to Twitter to share excitement over moving forward with Tron 3 amidst the coronavirus health pandemic, with director Garth Davis.

The upcoming third "Tron" movie from Disney will be directed by Garth Davis, known best for directing 2016's "Lion." Deadline originally reported the news, announcing that Davis, 45, will tackle the film, which will not be a direct sequel to "Tron: Legacy" or its predecessor "Tron," but will instead tell its own story within the franchise. Disney did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment.

Jared Leto spoiled the title of Tron 3!

Jared Leto‘s Tron movie will be moving forward once again, as Disney has hired a director to helm the project.

Fans of “Tron” have reason to celebrate, with reports that a third film in the Disney franchise is in the works.

Also Read: Will Disney's 'Risky Gamble' With 'Mulan' Pay Off?The Australian director Davis’ debut film “Lion” was nominated for six Oscars back in 2016, including Best Picture, and he followed that film up with 2018’s “Mary Magdalene” starring Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterDisney’s plans for a third ‘Tron’ movie just got big software update.Garth Davis, who made his feature directing debut with 2016’s fact-based drama “Lion,” has signed on to direct a new “Tron” movie for the studio, Variety has confirmed.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: After taking its time figuring out where it wants the next Tron installment to go, Disney’s sci-fi franchise looks to have new life as we are hearing Garth Davis has been tapped to direct the pic starring Jared Leto.Davis has been better known for his smaller art house films over the years like 2018’s Mary Magdalene and his critically acclaimed 2016 drama Lion, which received six Oscar nominations including for Best Picture.

One of Hollywood’s worst-kept secrets continues to move forward, as Disney has now added a filmmaker to helm Jared Leto’s upcoming sequel to “Tron.” According to Deadline, filmmaker Garth Davis has been selected as the director of the upcoming (but not confirmed) “Tron” sequel that is set to star Jared Leto.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAustralian production firm Porchlight Films will cease operations after 23 years of making features that include Justin Kurzel’s “True History of the Kelly Gang,” and Garth Davis’ “Mary Magdalene.” The company also produced David Michod’s 2010 Australian “Animal Kingdom” feature that sparked a successful U.S. TV series.The three founding partners Vincent Sheehan, Liz Watts and Anita Sheehan will move on to pursue new opportunities individually.

By Tom Grater