‘Tron:’ ‘Lion’ Filmmaker Garth Davis to Direct Jared Leto in New Film in Sci-Fi Franchise
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. This however would be his first foray into sci-fi and a big, tentpole project.Leto has been attached to a new “Tron” film as far back as 2017.The original “Tron” was groundbreaking for its early digital effects and has attained cult status over time even after lukewarm reviews and just $33 million at the box office.