Disney's Tron: Ares Star Jared Leto Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Disney may have a problem on their hands regarding the star of the upcoming “Tron: Ares” film, Jared Leto. The actor has just been accused of sexual misconduct by several women.
A recent article from Air Mail talks about interviews with nine women who claim the Leto (53) acted inappropriately toward them. Some of the women were underage at the time of their stories.
Allegations range from walking out nude in front of a 17-year-old, to exposing himself, making creepy phone calls, and asking sexually charged questions to other underage or barely legal women.
According to Air Mail, allegations against Leto began last month after DJ and producer Allie Teiliz shared a 13-year-old Facebook Status on Instagram.
“Last month, the Los Angeles–based D.J. and music producer Allie Teilz reposted a 2012 Facebook status she’d written to her Instagram Stories: “Youre [sic] not really in L.A. until Jared Leto tries to force himself on you backstage… In a kilt.. And a snow hat.”
Teilz was 17 at the time.
You can read about those encounters via the Air Mail article I linked above.
A representative for Leto’s band “Thirty Seconds to Mars” denies the allegations. Leto is refuting the accusations.
Trouble for Disney
Here is where it could impact Disney. Jared Leto is the star of their upcoming “Tron: Ares” film, releasing on October 10.
It is estimated that the film’s budget is $175 million - $200 million. Meaning it would need about $400 million to break even. Even rumors of impropriety could cause the film to crash and burn.
Disney is trying to rebuild their momentum at the box office after all the misses of 2023 and the underperformance of films this year.
Could Disney stop working with the actor over the accusations?
In the past, they cut ties with Johnny Depp and Jonathan Majors over accusations, and in Majors’ case, even a misdemeanor court conviction.
Right now, they are simply allegations and have yet to be proven as fact. Disney may keep Leto at arm’s length if the accusations progress further.
It’s unclear if this will impact the actor’s other projects moving forward. Currently, he is working on the new Masters of the Universe film playing Skeletor.
Again, it is just allegations at this point.
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