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Tron: Ares' Greta Lee makes history as first Korean to lead a Hollywood blockbuster

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September 18, 2025

Greta Lee could not hide her amazement at launching Tron: Ares' global press tour in South Korea.

Tron: Ares' Greta Lee makes history as first Korean to lead a Hollywood blockbuster

"I can't believe I'm here promoting a movie like this," the Korean-American actress told reporters at the press event at CGV Yongsan in Seoul on Sept 15, still processing her rise from indie darling to franchise star.

"For a Hollywood movie to have a Korean protagonist for the first time, possibly, it's unbelievable."

After decades of memorable supporting roles and scene-stealing turns in everything from Russian Doll (2019 to 2022) to The Morning Show (2019 to present), Lee has vaulted into blockbuster territory with Walt Disney Pictures' US$150 million (S$191 million) next edition in the sci-fi franchise. Tron: Ares opens in Singapore cinemas on Oct 9.

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