Woodley does very well with what shes given, but the other parts are underwritten and it all feels like a buildup to the extended finale of this bewildering and hardly essential franchise. Even if you dont consider yourself to be a major fan of the series, its hard not to be intrigued about the last movies in the divergent franchise. Shailene woodley is officially passing on the divergent tv movie the stars participation has been an open question since word broke that the dystopian series was moving to the small screen. The divergent series was meant to have four films in the franchise, but only three were ever made. Shailene woodley gives update on final divergent movie. During an interview with netaporter s porteredit, woodley spoke about her career, which has included roles in movies and tv shows since 1999.
Yet as soon as the first divergent movie made money, lionsgatesummit announced that allegiant, the final book in the trilogy, would be split into two, following the moneymaking template set by harry potter, twilight, and the hunger games. The final divergent movie was called the worst by the. The third novel in the series the divergent trilogy, is due for release towards the end of october 20. Allegiant ascendant movie news the divergent series. The last divergent movie was a bit of a hard experience for everyone, shailene said, and that was really what made me think i need to have some. The divergent series last two films renamed allegiant and ascendant. After recent comments suggesting she was no longer interested in the divergent series, star shailene woodley updates her position on the role. What ever happened to the last divergent movie, ascendant. The series, based off the trilogy of books by young adult author veronica roth, is. Tris woodley, four james and the remnants of the dauntless race tirelessly hither and thither in part 2 of the divergent series. Heres why the last film in divergent series may not come. The last film in the shailene woodleystarring franchise is getting a summer release date. Shailene woodley calls last divergent film allegiant a hard.
Jul 19, 2017 this feature is not available right now. How divergent movies turned into a disaster buzzfeed news. Lionsgate is planning to wrap up the divergent series with a television movie and a spinoff series, variety has learned. I will also enjoy watching them all, for years to come.
The divergent movies based on veronica roths trilogy were. With divergent, it seemed to be an especially risky cashgrab, given that most fans hated the final book. Sep 10, 2015 the punctuationheavy names of the last two films in the divergent series are no more. The news that the final movie in the divergent series may not go to theaters took more than just fans of the franchise by surprise. Jul 20, 2016 lionsgate is planning to wrap up the divergent series with a television movie and a spinoff series, variety has learned. Shailene woodley is officially passing on the divergent tv movie the stars participation has been an open question since word broke that the dystopian series. Sep 09, 2016 shailene woodley not interested in doing final divergent film as a tv series shailene woodley has finally spoken out over news that the divergent final film ascendant had been cancelled and is. Allegiant is a 2016 american dystopian science fiction action film directed by robert schwentke with a screenplay by bill collage, adam cooper, and noah oppenheim. Listen, i really liked the divergent book, but i didnt see the last movie so i decided to watch. Allegiant also struggled internationally where lionsgate does not have operations in most countries and sells distribution rights to partners.
Actress shailene woodley was born in simi valley, california, to lori victor, a middle school counselor, and lonnie woodley, a school principal. Divergent 3movie collection divergent insurgent allegiant 4k ultra hd bluray. Final film of divergent series will go straight to tv. Just as it did with its blockbuster franchise to which divergent often compared, lionsgate announced it will make two films out of allegiant, the final installment in veronica roths book trilogy. Divergent 3 movie collection divergent insurgent allegiant 4k ultra hd bluray. Though talk tends to be cheap, many fans swore that theyd boycott the final movie in retaliation for what roth did to the lead character. Divergent 4 just got hit with some bad news cinemablend. Fans of the divergent series are feeling factionless at the moment, after news that the final film in the series. We are introduced to this revelation in the third book of the divergent series, allegiant. Feb 09, 2017 when the divergent series moves to television to finish out its story, franchise star shailene woodley wont be going with it. In the end the divergent movie series is a waste of effort and a great cast. The final two divergent series films are getting new names plus, get your first look at the logos for the closing chapters. Ascendant was supposed to be released in march 2017, but lionsgate kicked it out of that spot and gave it to the new power rangers movie. She proved shes a true movie star and she was set to bring the role of tris to life in three more movies in the divergent series based on author veronica roths books.
It opened in 45 international markets a week ahead of its us debut, from march 9, and will receive a scattered release worldwide. Ascendant, but after helming the last two movies, director robert schwentke will. The fanbase for this series is indeed growing especially with the addition of an audiovisual version. The final film will bow on tv heres why it matters the ya movie niche. In a world divided by factions based on virtues, tris learns shes divergent and wont fit in. Distributed by summit entertainment and lionsgate films, the series consists of three science fiction action films set in a dystopian society. Final divergent movie to skip theaters for tv movie and spinoff series. The last divergent movie did so badly that the finale.
The fourth and final movie of the divergent series, which stars shailene woodley, miles teller and ansel elgort, will skip theaters and go. Shailene woodley drops out of final divergent film cbs. Dec 17, 2015 the last film in the shailene woodleystarring franchise is getting a summer release date. The third installment in the divergent series, it is a sequel to insurgent and was intended as the first film in a twopart adaptation of the novel allegiant, the final book in the divergent trilogy by veronica. Fans of the divergent novels are in for quite the surprise with the next installment of the movie adaptations. The last divergent movie did so badly that the finale will. The last divergent film will be tv only and fans arent. Lionsgate is exploring taking the divergent series. Ascendant was supposed to wrap up the franchise with a tv movie. Shailene woodley tris stars in the divergent series. Shailene woodley drops out of final divergent film. Mar 21, 2015 as a book series, sales for divergent and the hunger games are neckandneck, but as a movie, well the divergent series hasnt been that great.
The divergent trilogy is a series of young adult science fiction adventure novels by american novelist veronica roth set in a postapocalyptic dystopian chicago. The final movie will be called ascendant instead of allegiant. Mar 28, 2020 the movie, based on the second half of allegiant, was titled the divergent series. Power rangers and the last divergent movie, ascendant, are both getting new release dates, per lionsgate. The divergent series will end on tv, and more movie news ghostbusters is getting a sequel, chris hemsworth rejoins star trek, tj miller voices an. The last divergent movie did so badly that the finale will be made for tv. The divergent series will end on tv, and more movie news. Shailene woodley almost quit acting after divergent movie. The age of the young adult franchises are upon us now more than ever with yet another entry in the divergent series being released. Just like the insanely successful franchise the hunger games, the divergent films were based on a series of young adult novels about a girl rising up and fighting an evil government in a world where people have names like. Are all the actors quitting divergent now that the final. The movies tag line is break the boundaries of your world.
Allegiant all but flopped at the box office last year, but it still came a shock when lionsgate announced its new plans for the final film. Which didnt have to be divided into 2 movies for the last book. Mar 07, 2016 if youre sad that allegiant, the third divergent movie, is the last movie in the divergent series, think again. Jul 24, 2016 shailene woodley in divergent lionsgate the fall of divergent. I currently own all 3 movies along with the divergent series ultimate four book collection which includes the 3 books as well as a book on the character four. Ascendant was supposed to wrap up the scifi saga but was eventually abandoned, and heres why that cancellation occurred. Allegiant, there were already signs interest in the franchise was waning. Making matters more complicated for the studio to continue with a fourth installment, the divergent series cast had contracts stipulating that all of the divergent movies must be released in theaters. Mar 18, 2016 even if you dont consider yourself to be a major fan of the series, its hard not to be intrigued about the last movies in the divergent franchise. People are saying that it was better than the hunger games to be clear, they do not mean catching fire. The divergent movie series is experiencing a major disruption. Shailene woodley is officially passing on the divergent tv. Ascendant, will be downgraded to a tv movie in order to launch a spinoff series, variety first reported.
When woodley was four years old she began commercial modeling. Also in december 20, summit entertainment announced that the film adaptation of allegiant, the third and final novel in the divergent trilogy, would be released. Jul 20, 2016 the series is based on the divergent series of books, written by veronica roth, which tell the story of a postapocalyptic society divided up by personality traits. Following the huge success of the hunger games franchise starring jennifer lawrence, there was a shortlived fad of movie adaptations of ya scifi novels. The trilogy consists of divergent 2011, insurgent 2012 and allegiant 20.
Blood wars star theo james reveals he wont be a part of the last divergent movie and sets the record straight on those engagement rumors over the summer, it was announced that the. When she discovers a plot to destroy divergents, tris and the mysterious four must find out what makes divergents dangerous before its too late. The following story contains spoilers from the divergent series. The divergent series is a feature film trilogy based on the divergent novels by the american author veronica roth. This included the maze runner trilogy and the divergent series. Final divergent movie to skip theaters for tv movie and. In the books four initially appears to be divergent since he resists the mind control serum and can remain aware during simulations, but he is actually genetically damaged and therefore is not divergent. The last film in the divergent series wont open in cinemas, apparently. Be sure to subscribe to our youtube channel for fun, exclusive videos with your favorite stars. Stars shailene woodley, theo james, jeff daniels, miles teller, and more will all be back for the divergent series. Dlisted the last movie in the divergent series could go. The movie inspired by this book is in the process of being filmed and would be released in march 2014.
Divergent has a massive fanbase and an ongoing three movie. Veronica roth explains why shocking allegiant death had. Jul 22, 2016 lionsgate, the studio behind the divergent films, has reportedly decided to finish the series with a tv film and series rather than filming the planned fourth movie in the series. Mar 21, 2016 in the wake of this, the fourth and final film, the divergent series. The last divergent movie was a bit of a hard experience for everyone, shailene said, and that was really what made me think i need to have some human experiences outside of this industry and. The final installment in the divergent franchise, ascendant, will be downgraded to a tv movie in order to launch a spinoff series, variety first reported. The two were previously attached to write and direct ascendant when it was envisioned as a feature and fourth installment in the divergent film series. Tris shailene woodley shares a message of determination with the newly liberated citizens of chicago. Jul 20, 2016 shailene woodley action movie, the last in the divergent series, has yet to start production. The second movie only topped the originals total gross by a tiny margin, and audience interest in ya movies in general appeared to be shrinking rapidly. She admitted that despite the success generated from some of her roles, she considered quitting acting after the 2016 dystopian film divergent.
The last movie in the divergent series could go directtotelevision. The final film will bow on tv heres why it matters the yamovie niche the domain of young female stars is. Everything you need to know about the divergent series vox. After recent comments suggesting she was no longer interested in the divergent series, star shailene woodley updates her position on. Shailene woodley drops out of final divergent film cbs news. Shailene woodley is officially passing on the divergent tv movie. Aug 02, 2017 the two were previously attached to write and direct ascendant when it was envisioned as a feature and fourth installment in the divergent film series. Tv and movies the final divergent movie was called the worst by the internet, so i watched it. Ascendant, due in theaters next summer, just got some bad news. Ascendant off its theatrical release slate and instead turning it into a tv movie. I went to go see divergent last weekend with my husband and i wanted to share my thoughts on it. Shailene woodley in divergent lionsgate the fall of divergent. Divergent movie allegiant to be split into two films. The fourth and final film, ascendant, was originally scheduled to debut in june 2017, when it would have squared off against world war z 2.
When the divergent series moves to television to finish out its story, franchise star shailene woodley wont be going with it. Shailene woodley calls last divergent film allegiant a. Divergent series films renamed allegiant and ascendant. Dlisted the last movie in the divergent series could. The third installment in the divergent series, it is a sequel to insurgent and was intended as the first film in a twopart adaptation of the novel allegiant, the final. Dec 06, 2017 allegiant all but flopped at the box office last year, but it still came a shock when lionsgate announced its new plans for the final film. Variety says lionsgate will probably go through with releasing it on television as a way to segue into a possible divergent television series. Divergent series will wrap up with tv movie exclusive variety. She was educated at simi valley high school in california.
Ascendant and was originally slated to be released march 24, 2017. Jul 21, 2016 the fourth and final movie of the divergent series, which stars shailene woodley, miles teller and ansel elgort, will skip theaters and go straight to tv, according to variety and the hollywood. Shailene woodley didnt know final divergent film ascendant. The punctuationheavy names of the last two films in the divergent series are no more. Maybe its just me, but im growing tired of weak films filled with same old cliches and unoriginal story lines based around the genre of young adult scifi.
Allegiant the final installment of veronica roths bestselling divergent series has been in readers hands and on their kindles for. They have been produced by lucy fisher, pouya shabazian, and douglas wick the series star shailene woodley and theo james as lead. Ascendant, the fourth chapter and final movie based on the bestselling. Roth penned a trilogy that wove together civil war, heartbreak, and questions of identity into the wildly popular divergent series. The series is based on the divergent series of books, written by veronica roth, which tell the story of a postapocalyptic society divided up by personality traits. If youre sad that allegiant, the third divergent movie, is the last movie in the divergent series, think again. Shailene woodley action movie, the last in the divergent series, has yet to start production.