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Jared Leto, just the other day, uploaded a retro video to his social media accounts revealing how he got his first-ever chance to ride a light cycle during the filming of ‘Tron: Ares,’ which resulted in a mixture of nostalgic reactions and critiques coming from the audience. Leto not only mesmerized the audience with his acting but also by sharing a behind-the-scenes moment and he asked the fans how he did which led to everything from excited praise to sharp critiques about his career choices.
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Leto was seen in the video where it sounded like he was saying, “My feet be here is that where they should be? Yes. Wee! This one’s just so good. Yeah, it’s all good.” He seems really thrilled and a bit shy and he is slowly getting acquainted with the iconic vehicle. He even adds a laughing emoji and poses the question, “how did I do?” as his post’s caption.
The reactions were… let’s just say they were all over the place. The viewers were split between those who were fond of the memory lane trip and those who recognized his acting in the movie. One follower expressed, “Loved seeing this come full circle on screen. The light cycle scenes were stunning, and it’s wild looking back at how it all started here. You really brought Ares to life. 🙌” This indeed is high praise and a very solid acknowledgment of the whole process from the shaky beginning to the end result in the theatre.
But the opposite side of the story is also raised and it is certainly a tough one. One very brutal comment claimed that, “You are unbearable. You should take a backseat in films. You’re like Shia LaBeouf. When you’re supposed to be a supporting actor you take up the space too much and you’re too serious when a lead and that makes you seem uninteresting and rigid.” That was a very sharp and thorough critique. Another person even said, “You are just the shadow of your former self. You kill almost every part you do and the box office reveals it.” Strong words but no sugar-coating there.
Amidst all criticisms, a recurring many-sided opinion came from the fans who did like the movie very much and wanted more. A commenter quite urgently urged, “Don’t let tron franchise die, Jared. You did an awesome job, it’s a wonderful movie as well. Persuade Disney to make a sequel to Tron: Ares as we want to see Ares teaming up with Sam and Quorra.” Another person re-stated this and asked, “Will you tell us if they green light Tron 4?” The wish for a continuation is definitely very strong among a part of the audience.
Then there were just pure fun and supportive reactions. One user was very impressed and focused the whole thing being super cool and wrote, “I would be fangirling to sit on a freaking lightcycle,” which would be, honestly, same. It’s a light cycle! Another one went ahead and gave some simple, very friendly advice: “Keep the Rubber side down partner☺️.” Very good logic, indeed. And one fan just found the situation very cute, saying, “Aww why is Jared Leto so silly? 🥹”
Interestingly enough, there were also a few comments completely off-topic. One user very frankly wanted to know, “We just want the rock album, man,” directing the conversation away from movie-making to his music with the band Thirty Seconds to Mars. It’s a reminder that Leto’s career is multi-faceted and his fans are following all parts.
Throwback to my first time on a light cycle while filming Tron: Ares😅 how did I do? pic.twitter.com/066qjFakga
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) October 30, 2025
The video also facilitated some comparisons that were fun. One person commented, “Just like the coaster at Walt Disney World!” connecting the film icon to the popular attraction at the theme park, while another user accompanied the well-known “Morbius” meme with a joke saying, “Thats right bitches, its morbius time.” You just can’t escape that one, can you?
Regardless of the varying reactions, quite a number of the comments were supportive of Leto’s performance. “You did great brother don’t mind the haters. We appreciate what you did for the franchise,” was the comment of one supporter. Another added, “I loved it, it was refreshing, why does everyone shit on Jared.” This shows the divisive nature of Leto’s public image and film selections, where he seems to either evoke intense loyalty or face strong criticism, having very little middle ground.
The light cycle was a source of fascination. One fan confessed, “I wish they would manufacture one for real. I saw your movie 4 times just because the light cycle scene is so dope 🤘.” This suggests the continuous curiosity for the Tron universe’s futuristic vehicles and its legacy that still captures people’s imagination.
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This kind of fan engagement reminds me of the heartfelt parenting wisdom shared by Rider Strong in a different context. In conclusion of the post, Jared Leto’s nostalgic post served as a small Rorschach test for his audience, much like the spirited energy Lauren Alaina and Brandon Armstrong brought to their performances. For some, it was an entertaining sneak-pe
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
