Running time379 minutes (3 films)CountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglishBudgetTotal (3 films):$305 millionBox officeTotal (3 films):$765,409,015The Divergent Series is a feature film trilogy based on the novels by the American author. Distributed by and, the series consists of three set in a society. They have been produced by, Pouya Shabazian, and.The series star and as lead characters (Tris) and (Four), respectively.
The supporting cast includes,. Played the main antagonist in the first two films. The first film in the series was directed by, while the second and third films were directed by.The Veronica Roth novels consist primarily of the trilogy ( Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant). Development began in 2011 following acquisition of the film rights to the in partnership with production company. The studios announced production on the sequel following the first film's strong performance in Thursday late-night screenings, where it grossed $4.9 million. They acquired film rights to the in December 2013, deciding in April 2014 to split the third novel into a two-part film adaptation.The first installment, (2014), grossed over $288 million worldwide, while the second installment, (2015), grossed over $297 million worldwide. Insurgent was also the first Divergent film to be released in.
The third installment, (2016), grossed $179 million. Thus, the first three films of the series have grossed over $765 million worldwide. The series has also experienced declining critical favor with each succeeding film. Contents.Development In March 2011, picked up the rights for with and Lucy Fisher's production company Red Wagon Entertainment, while distributes the franchise. Was announced as the director on August 23, 2012., who co-wrote the screenplay with, said, 'I get hung up on the toughness of the movie but of equal importance is the love story between Tris and Four. It's inherently and inextricably linked to Tris' character journey. There will be plenty of sexual tension and chemistry, but it's important that all of that stuff doesn't just feel like it's thrown in, but that it all helps Tris grow as a character.'
Fans of the Divergent novels are in for quite the surprise with the next installment of the movie adaptations, Allegiant. The film, which hits.
Daugherty further added, 'It's tricky because the book is a very packed read with a lot of big ideas. So, distilling that into a cool, faithful two-hour movie is challenging.
Not only do you have to establish five factions, but you have to acknowledge that there's a sixth entity, which is the divergent, and you also have the factionless. So there's a world that really has to be built out for the big screen the movie is going to do it a little more efficiently.' Author said about the script of the film: 'Reading a script is a really interesting experience.
I'd never read a script before. I was really impressed by how closely it stuck to the general plot line of the book.' Initially, the budget of the film was $40 million but later increased it to $80 million (which finally changed to $85 million) due to the success of. Analyst Ben Mogil said, ' Divergent is more similar to Hunger Games in that the company owns the underlying economics (i.e. Production) and the budget (at $80million) is more manageable.'
In December 2013, announced that a film adaptation of, the second novel in the Divergent trilogy, would be released as The Divergent Series: Insurgent on March 20, 2015, as a sequel to the film adaptation of with Brian Duffield originally chosen to write the script for the film. On December 16, 2013, it was announced that, director of Divergent, would not return to direct Insurgent as he was still working on the first film. On February 13, 2014, it was announced that was offered the director position for the film and that had been hired to re-write Duffield's script.Also in December 2013, announced that the film adaptation of, the third and final novel in the Divergent trilogy, would be released in March 2016, serving as the finale of the series, which at the time was planned as a trilogy, but on April 11, 2014, the studio decided to split the novel into a two-part film, much the like the, and franchises did with the finales of their series.
Co-chairmen and Patrick Wachsberger said in a statement that, 'Veronica Roth brings her captivating story to a masterful conclusion in 'Allegiant,' a rich, action-packed book with material that is ideally suited to two strong and fulfilling movies. The storytelling arc and world of the characters lend themselves perfectly to two films, a storytelling strategy that has worked very well for us on the two Twilight Breaking Dawn films and about which we're tremendously enthusiastic for the two upcoming Mockingjay films of The Hunger Games franchise'. Was announced as the screenwriter for the first part of the Allegiant adaptation on July 9, 2014. On December 5, 2014, it was announced that Robert Schwentke will return to direct Part 1. On September 10, 2015, it was announced that the two films would be re-titled, with Part 1 being renamed as The Divergent Series: Allegiant and Part 2 as The Divergent Series: Ascendant. Casting the main roles.
(left) and (right) at the Divergent Los Angeles premiere, March 18, 2014.On October 22, 2012, it was announced that had landed the lead role of Beatrice 'Tris' Prior., and were all considered for the role of Tobias 'Four' Eaton. On March 15, 2013, it was announced that had been cast as Four.Though James was 10 years older than the character when cast, Roth praised his casting 'I was sure within seconds: this was 'Four', no question. Theo is able to capture 'Four's' authority and strength, as well as his depth and sensitivity.' She also mentions the chemistry between him and Shailene: 'He is a perfect match for Shailene's incredibly strong presence as Tris. I'm thrilled!' The producers said about his casting: 'We took our time to find the right actor to fill the role of Four, and Theo is definitely the perfect fit.
Veronica has crafted a truly iconic character in Four and we cannot wait to begin production and bring him and this story to life for millions of fans around the world.' Production Filming for the franchise began on April 16, 2013.FilmProducersDirectorScreenwritersNovel byFisher, LucyPouya ShabazianBurger, NeilSchwentke, RobertBrian DuffieldAdam CooperBill Collage, and Pouya Shabazian have been producers for all four films in the series. And have acted as executive producers on the first two films. Summit Entertainment and Lionsgate collaborated on all four films. On April 11, 2014, the studio decided to split the final book, Allegiant, into, much like and, and, and and.Directors directed the first film, Divergent, and was originally going to direct the sequel, The Divergent Series: Insurgent, but in December 2013 it was announced that Burger would not return, due to him still working on post-production work for the first film.
Speaking on the subject the director stated, 'There was no breathing room. They were like, 'We're holding to a March 2015 release date, and we have to start no later than May 2014.' It was a recipe for failure, at least with me on board.
I wouldn't be able to do either thing right. I reluctantly let it go'. In February 2014, it was confirmed that would direct the sequel instead. On December 5, 2014, it was announced that Schwentke would return for The Divergent Series: Allegiant. Scripts screenwriter and screenwriter co-wrote the screenplay for Divergent. Main article:As they search for allies and answers in the wake of the uprising, Tris and Four are on the run. Hunted by Jeanine Matthews, leader of the Erudite faction, Tris and Four race against time as they try to figure out what Abnegation sacrificed their lives to protect, and why the Erudite leaders will do anything to stop them.
Haunted by her past choices but desperate to protect the ones she loves, Tris faces one impossible challenge after another as she unlocks the truth about the past and ultimately the future of her world.The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2016). Main article:On December 16, 2013, Summit Entertainment announced that the film adaptation of would be released on March 18, 2016.
On April 11, 2014, announced that the film adaptation would be split into two films with the first part titled, The Divergent Series: Allegiant – Part 1. The film was then re-titled as The Divergent Series: Allegiant.Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known in order to find a peaceful solution for their embroiled city. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths.
Tris must quickly decide who she can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.Cancelled fourth film A fourth film was initially planned, with a March 2017 release, based on the latter half of the Allegiant book. The timing was changed to a June 2017 release, with then attached as the movie's director. The movie was subsequently cancelled.Cancelled TV series In July 2016, after the poor performance of the third film at the box office, the producers considered creating the fourth as a television film, which would add new characters to the story who could continue in a spinoff television series, moving beyond the books.In September 2016, stated on that the film versus television decision was not finalized, and that it was 'a limbo waiting game'. In the same interview Woodley spoke despairingly of the chances of her returning to the project in a television format, although noting she would be open to returning to it as a theatrical film.
In February 2017, with the producers having confirmed that it would be a television project, it was announced that Woodley had backed out of her starring role.In August 2017, and announced that they were beginning to develop the TV series with director and writer remaining attached from the original project. In December 2018, Starz announced they were no longer seeking to develop a television series, citing the lack of interest of the cast and network executives. Recurring cast and characters. Further information on the reception of each film:, andThough the first two films were commercially successful, the series as a whole has not been well received by critics. Each successive film release has been rated lower than the previous release on websites.
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