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The Divergent Series: Insurgent
Official Poster
Directed byRobert Schwentke
Screenplay byBrian Duffield
Akiva Goldsman
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyFlorian Ballhaus
Music byChristophe Beck
Production
companies
Distributed bySummit Entertainment
Lionsgate
Release date
  • March 20, 2015 (2015-03-20)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Divergent Series: Insurgent is an upcoming science fiction action film directed by Robert Schwentke, based on Insurgent, the second book in the Divergent trilogy, written by Veronica Roth. It is the sequel to the 2014 film Divergent and the second installment in The Divergent Series,[1][2] produced by Lucy Fisher, Pouya Shabazian and Douglas Wick, with a screenplay by Brian Duffield and Akiva Goldsman.[3][4] Robert Schwentke took over from Neil Burger as director, while Burger will serve as the executive producer of the film. Adding to the existing cast, the supporting cast was filled out with Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Suki Waterhouse, Rosa Salazar, Daniel Dae Kim, Jonny Weston, Emjay Anthony, and Keiynan Lonsdale.

The plot of Insurgent continues to follow Tris Prior; Following the events of the previous installment, Tris tries to figure out the intention behind Erudite's insurrection as well as information the Abnegation are trying to protect. Filming began on May 27, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia, before officially concluding on September 6, 2014; the film was converted to 3-D in post-production.

The Divergent Series: Insurgent is scheduled to be released on March 20, 2015 in the United States.[5]

Plot

As she searches for allies and answers in the wake of the uprising, Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) are on the run. Being hunted by Jeanine Matthews (Kate Winslet), the leader of the Erudite faction, Tris and Four will 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.

Cast

See also: List of The Divergent trilogy characters

Production

Pre-production

Summit Entertainment announced that a film adaptation of Insurgent would be released as The Divergent Series: Insurgent on March 20, 2015,[6] as a sequel to the film adaptation of Divergent with Brian Duffield originally chosen to write the script for the film.[7][8] On December 16, 2013, it was announced that Neil Burger, director of Divergent, would not return to direct Insurgent, due to him still working on the first film.[9] On February 13, 2014, it was announced that Robert Schwentke was offered the director position for the film and that Akiva Goldsman had been hired to re-write Duffield's script.[10][11]

Casting

In March 2014, it was confirmed that Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jai Courtney, Ansel Elgort, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Maggie Q, Mekhi Phifer, and Kate Winslet will reprise their roles from Divergent.[12] Additionally, Ashley Judd, whose character died in the previous film, joined the cast for flashback scenes involving her character.[13]

On May 12, 2014, it was announced that Octavia Spencer joined the cast as Amity representative Johanna Reyes.[14] Late May 2014, Suki Waterhouse and Jonny Weston were cast as Marlene and Edgar, respectively.[15] Early June 2014, Stephanie Leigh Schlund announced that she was cast in the film as a member of the Amity,[16] and Naomi Watts and Daniel Dae Kim joined the cast as Evelyn Johnson and Jack Kang.[17][18] On June 9, 2014, Rosa Salazar joined the cast as Lynn.[19] On June 10, 2014, Australian actor Keiynan Lonsdale joined the cast as Uriah.[20] On June 11, 2014, Emjay Anthony joined the cast as Hector.[21]

Zip-line scene in Insurgent was filmed at the roof of Peachtree Center.

Filming

Filming began in Atlanta on May 27, 2014[22][23] and concluded on September 6, 2014.[24][25][26] Filming took place at United States Penitentiary, Atlanta.[27] For the Amity Compound, a set was constructed at Serenbe Community south of Atlanta.[28] From June 11–24, 2014, filming took place at Peachtree Street, downtown Atlanta including a zip-line scene for which a set was constructed on the roof of Peachtree Center.[29][30] On June 27, scenes were shot at Archives Building in Atlanta.[31] From July 12–13, 2014, production took place in Chicago with scenes being filmed in Wells Street, Franklin Street, and Adams Street.[32]

In late August to early September filming again moved to Atlanta. From August 28–29 and September 2–6, 2014, more scenes were filmed at the Archives Building in Atlanta.[33] Several scenes were re-shot[34] including the train sequence, which was filmed at Fulton County, Georgia on September 3, 2014.[35]

Distribution

Marketing

On October 22, 2014, after a few clues were given on the official Instagram page, www.thedivergentseries.com was launched. On October 28, 2014, 3D interactive character posters of Ansel Elgort as Caleb Prior, Maggie Q as Tori, Keiynan Lonsdale as Uriah Pedrad, Mekhi Phifer as Max, Miles Teller as Peter Hayes, Zoë Kravitz as Christina, Theo James as Tobias "Four" Eaton, and Shailene Woodley as Beatrice "Tris" Prior were released by various media sites, it was also revealed that The Divergent Series: Insurgent would be released in Digital 3D, Real D 3D, and Digital HD in theaters.[36]

The teaser trailer for The Divergent Series: Insurgent officially debuted online through the film's official YouTube account on November 12, 2014.[37]

Sequels

On April 11, 2014, Summit Entertainment announced that a two-part film based on the final book in the Divergent trilogy, Allegiant, was scheduled to be released. The first part, The Divergent Series: Allegiant – Part 1, will be released on March 18, 2016 while the second part, The Divergent Series: Allegiant – Part 2, on March 24, 2017.[38]

References

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  2. ^ "Summit announces director for 'Divergent' sequel". Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  3. ^ "Insurgent Movie". iamdivergent.com. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  4. ^ Trumbore, Dave (December 16, 2013). "Summit Sets Release Dates for DIVERGENT Threequel ALLEGIANT, Plus GODS OF EGYPT and STEP UP ALL IN". Collider.com. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  5. ^ "'Divergent' Debuts to $4.9 Million, Lionsgate Greenlights 'Insurgent'". Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  6. ^ Trumbore, Dave (December 16, 2013). "Summit Sets Release Dates for DIVERGENT Threequel ALLEGIANT, Plus GODS OF EGYPT and STEP UP ALL IN". Collider.com. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  7. ^ Trumbore, Dave (May 7, 2013). "Summit Sets Brian Duffield to Pen DIVERGENT Sequel, INSURGENT". Collider.com. Retrieved September 3, 2013.
  8. ^ "Divergent Sequel Insurgent Adaptation Gets A Writer". Retrieved September 3, 2013.
  9. ^ "'Divergent' Director Neil Burger Won't Do Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)". Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  10. ^ "Robert Schwentke To Direct 'Divergent' Sequel 'Insurgent'". Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  11. ^ "Summit announces director for 'Divergent' sequel". Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  12. ^ "Octavia Spencer Announced As Newest Cast Member Of 'Divergent Sequel 'Insurgent'". Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  13. ^ "PHOTOS: Ashley Judd Is Back On The Set Of 'Insurgent' Filming Flashback Scenes". Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  14. ^ "Octavia Spencer joins Insurgent". Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  15. ^ "'Insurgent' casts Suki Waterhouse, Jonny Weston (updated)". Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  16. ^ "'Hunger Games' actress Stephanie L. Schlund joins 'Insurgent'". Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  17. ^ "Naomi Watts Joins 'Insurgent,' Two 'Allegiant' Films (Exclusive)". Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  18. ^ "'Insurgent': Daniel Dae Kim joins cast". Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  19. ^ "'Parenthood' Actress Rosa Salazar Joins 'Insurgent' (Exclusive)". Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  20. ^ "'Divergent' Sequel 'Insurgent' Casts Keiynan Lonsdale As Uriah". Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  21. ^ "'Chef' Actor Emjay Anthony Joins 'Insurgent' Cast". Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  22. ^ "'Divergent' Sequel 'Insurgent' Starts Filming in Atlanta May 27th!". Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  23. ^ "'Divergent' Sequel 'Insurgent' Has Officially Started Filming". Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  24. ^ "Had Enough Of Shailene Woodley? Theo James Skips The Insurgent Wrap Party For Boys Weekend In Vegas?". Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  25. ^ "'Divergent' Star Theo James Returns to 'Underworld' Franchise". Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  26. ^ "'Insurgent' Movie News: Cast Wraps Up Production In Atlanta, Could See A Little More Filming With Trailer Coming In November [VIDEO]". Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  27. ^ "'Insurgent' filming in Atlanta (Open Thread)". Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  28. ^ "'Insurgent': First look at the Amity set in Georgia!". Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  29. ^ "'Insurgent' filming zip line scenes in downtown Atlanta this week!". Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  30. ^ "Video of 'Insurgent' zip line scenes filming in downtown Atlanta". Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  31. ^ "'Insurgent' filming at the Archives Building in Atlanta today". Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  32. ^ "Insurgent Filming in Chicago this Weekend!". Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  33. ^ "Photos: Theo James and Shailene Woodley on the set of 'Insurgent'". Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  34. ^ "'Insurgent' Re-shoots Happening in Atlanta!". Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  35. ^ "Insurgent Movie News: Filming Taking Place In Atlanta! Infamous Train Scene Sighted!". Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  36. ^ "'The Divergent Series: Insurgent' to Open in 3D; See the New Motion Posters". Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  37. ^ "Divergent: Insurgent Teaser Trailer". Retrieved November 12, 2014.
  38. ^ "Lionsgate Splitting Third 'Divergent' Book 'Allegiant' into Two Films". Variety.
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