Garrett Hedlund

Garrett Hedlund had a scheduling conflict and couldn't actually make it to Los Angeles for the press day for Walt Disney Pictures' much-anticipated "TRON" sequel, "TRON: Legacy," but thanks to video conferencing, Hedlund was still able to talk about his involvement in the action film. Hedlund plays Sam Flynn, the son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), who goes out in search of his missing father after discovering a strange signal originating from Flynn's Arcade. Sam's investigation pulls him into the world of Tron where his father's been stuck for the past 20 years.

Garrett Hedlund stars as Jeff Bridges' son in the "Tron" sequel, "Tron: Legacy." And at the 2010 Comic Con, the much-anticipated sequel turned out to be one of the most talked about films presented to the sold-out Con crowd.

Garrett Hedlund on "Death Sentence," working with Kevin Bacon and James Wan, playing the bad guy, physically preparing for the role, and choosing projects.

(July 2009) "Tron" star Jeff Bridges is back in action in "Tron Legacy," the sequel to Walt Disney Pictures' groundbreaking film. At the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, Bridges joined "Tron Legacy" stars Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde to talk about the new "Tron."

Garrett Hedlund and Lee Thompson Young discuss their roles in the movie "Friday Night Lights," preparing physically, taking hits, and working with Billy Bob Thornton while at the movie's World Premiere in Hollywood.

Garrett Hedlund, Lucas Black, and Lee Thompson Young, three of the guys who play Permian Panthers in "Friday Night Lights," talk about high school football mentality, coaches, Billy Bob Thornton, and Tim McGraw.

(Nov 2009) The production will shoot in Nashville early next year, with Shana Feste ("The Greatest") at the helm. Feste also wrote the screenplay. THR reports Garrett Hedlund and Gwyneth Paltrow will play country singers - Hedlund's character's on the rise and Paltrow's on the downside of her career. Tim McGraw's set to play Paltrow's manager/husband.

(Jan 2009) Garrett Hedlund will star in the sequel to "Tron," "TR2N," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Garrett Hedlund personal facts and acting background.

Gallery of photos from the dramatic movie "Country Strong" starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Garrett Hedlund, Tim McGraw, and Leighton Meester.

Gallery of photos from the movie "Death Sentence" starring Kevin Bacon, Garrett Hedlund, Kelly Preston and John Goodman.

Gallery of photos from the "Death Sentence" Comic Con Breakfast & Signing featuring photos of Kevin Bacon, Garrett Hedlund, and James Wan.

Gallery of photos from the 20th Century Fox movie, "Eragon," starring Edward Speleers, John Malkovich, Sienna Guillory, Garrett Hedlund, Jeremy Irons and Robert Carlyle.

Gallery of photos from the movie "Georgia Rule" featuring photos of Lindsay Lohan, Felicity Huffman, Jane Fonda, Dermot Mulroney, and Garrett Hedlund.

Gallery of photos from the Paramount Pictures movie, "Four Brothers," starring Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, Garrett Hedlund and Andre Benjamin.

Gallery of production photos from "Friday Night Lights," featuring Billy Bob Thornton, Derek Luke, Jay Hernandez, Lee Thompson Young, Garrett Hedlund and Lucas Black.

The historic Grauman's Chinese Theater was the site of the World Premiere of the compelling football movie, "Friday Night Lights," from Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment. On hand to celebrate the film's premiere were "Friday Night Lights" stars Billy Bob Thornton, Tim McGraw, Garrett Hedlund, Lee Thompson Young, Lee Jackson, Connie Britton, Christian Kane, and director Peter Berg.

Gallery of photos from the premiere of "TRON: Legacy" featuring Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde, Garrett Hedlund, Beau Garrett, Michael Sheen, Bruce Boxleitner, Elizabeth Mathis, James Frain, Joseph Kosinski, Amanda Righetti, Ana de la Reguera, Anis Cheurfa, Billy Burke, Daft Punk, Charlotte Ross, Ed Westwick, DeVaughn Nixon, Elodie Bouchez, Joe Jonas, Melissa Gilbert, Michelle LaFrance, Patrick Fugit, Samaire Armstrong, Serinda Swan, Summer Glau, Will Ferrell, and Yaya DaCosta.

Gallery of photos from the movie "Tron Legacy" starring Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Beau Garrett, Michael Sheen, and Bruce Boxleitner.