Shailene Woodley and Theo James Reunite: Begin Filming 'Insurgent'; ‘Divergent’ Actress Reveals What Turns Theo On
Shailene Woodley and Theo James got back together on the sets of the sequel of their super hit film "Divergent." Hollywood actors have begun working on their next flick together "Insurgent," this week.
On May 27, press release by Lionsgate officially announced that principal photography for "Divergent's" second installment "Insurgent" has begun. The crew commenced the project at Atlanta, the first filming location of the follow-up movie.
Theo and Shailene return as Tris and Four in the film that is scheduled to release on March 20, 2015. The press release also confirms joining of Academy Award winner actor Octavia Spencer as Johanna. Actress Kate Winslet will reprise her role as Jeanine Matthews alongside Ray Stevenson, Ansel Elgort, Miles Tellar, Makhi Phifer, Ashley Judd, Maggie Q and more.
Based on Veronica Roth's best-selling novel, the sequel follows the story of Tris and Four. Tris and Four are on the run and are looking for supporters in the wake of uprising. Jeanine, the leader of erudite elite is searching for them. Tris and Four put everything on line to prevent Jeanine and her people from causing the disaster.
The movie is written by Brian Duffield and Akiva Goldsman and directed by Robert Schwentke. Producing the film are Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher and Pouya Shabazian.
"Divergent" became box-office hit after garnering $260 million worldwide. While "Insurgent" is still in works, the franchise will see two more follow-up films. Third and fourth installments of the franchise include "Allegiant" Part 1 and 2 that are scheduled for March 18, 2016 and March 24, 2017, respectively.
Shailene Woodley's another movie "The Fault in Our Stars" will soon debut at the big screens on June 4, 2014. The film also stars Shailene's "Insurgent" co-star Ansel Elgort as lead character Gus.
Meanwhile, a special-feature clip from "Divergent" DVD has been released, according to ET Online. It showcases Shailene Woodley and Theo James' behind-the-camera chemistry. Two of them can be seen joking in the 30-second clip. They talk about the scene wherein Theo jumps off the building. Shailene reveals the scene that was filmed "500 times" was Theo's excuse to "grope her armpits."
"It just turns him on-weird," says Shailene Woodley in the clip.
"Divergent" DVD and Blu-ray will be launched on Aug. 5, 2014.