Tron: Ascension (2015) - Zia Costume Design
On the heels of Ares we have Zia (or Athena as she was renamed for Tron: Ares,) Ares' second in command. Director Joe Kosinski's directive again was to create something that evoked the feel of gridwear but with the light lines toned down enough to be convincing as practical military garb. After all, nothing says "target" like wearing a neon sign...
The tri-hex shape was a theme I was trying to weave through the Dillinger aesthetic, and it was working it into the back of the suit in the light lines connecting the shoulders and small of the back that led to the design of the Tri-Disk. Like in Ares' suit, I also tried to work in a structural hood that I felt gave it a distinctive silhouette. Had it continued I would have relished working out the articulation to fold it into a compact shape a the back of the neck, borrowing from camping tents and automotive convertible tops.
Final Design of Zia. At this point they were considering Lupita Nyong'o for the role.
Same, but without the disc on the back.
An earlier iteration with the hood down. The studio was looking to cast a Chinese actress in the role at the time.
Same, but with the hood up.