Tron: Ares Cast: Could They Survive in Real Video Game Worlds?

As we gear up for the eagerly anticipated release of Tron: Ares, fascination isn’t confined to the film’s groundbreaking graphics or futuristic plot. With curiosity abound, we talked to the stars to find out which video game worlds they believe they could navigate in real life. But could they really make it? Let’s dive into their responses and our take on their odds of survival.

Greta Lee - Mastering the Minecraft Menagerie

Greta Lee envisions herself thriving in a Minecraft universe, a choice inspired by her children’s imaginative builds. Filled with landscapes and populated mainly by friendly parrots, Lee is confident about her supposed domain. Her strategy? Keep cozy and avoid the creepers. We rate her survival at an impressive 90%, provided she sticks close to her feathered allies — a peaceful reliance amidst the nightly dangers.

Evan Peters - Facing BioShock’s Dystopia

Evan Peters found himself drawn to the eerie allure of BioShock. Despite citing his top game picks as explorative and adrenaline-filled, his chance of triumph is slim at 5%. The watery, dystopian realm of Rapture, with its lurking threats and moral quandaries, may just be too intense, even for the bravest actors among us. In contrast, his shot in the Fallout landscapes fairs slightly better at 10%, drawing on charisma alone.

Gillian Anderson - Navigating the Simplicity of Pong

In a tongue-in-cheek twist, Gillian Anderson entertained the safer side of gaming with her preference for Pong. Given the straightforward logic of the classic arcade game, we speculated about her performance. Yet, the black void in which Pong exists poses unique existential questions. Anderson’s survival probability hovers around 50%, balanced on the razor’s edge between expected simplicity and darkness unknown.

Joachim Rønning - Tomb Raider’s Trials

Director Joachim Rønning reflects on his fondness for the original Tomb Raider, a game marrying cinema and interaction. But within this adventure lies an untamed wilderness and cunning traps, with his survival pegged at a mere 20%. Though his cinematic prowess might alert him to environmental hazards, it’s a different story lining up his fate alongside Lara Croft’s daring escapades.

Jared Leto - Braving Frogger’s Madness

Jared Leto, ever the optimistic challenger, links his city street-crossing acumen with the frantic rhythm of Frogger. His odds rest at 51%, based on real-world traffic maneuvering prowess. However, the aquatic hurdles and reptilian threats extending beyond urban familiarity may prove his adventure short-lived.

As we look forward to Tron: Ares hitting theaters on October 10, we can’t help but relish in these playful hypotheticals. Whether it’s pixelated paths or neon-lit arenas, these actors’ gaming aspirations offer a delightful glimpse into their virtual courage. According to Polygon, it appears navigating these pixelated paths will remain a whimsy—an amusing parallel to their on-screen commandments.