AsDivergentfans continue the countdown to the third installment,The Divergent Series: Allegiant, a new series of character posters have debuted, which offer some intriguing information.Teen Voguehas debuted these posters, featuring Tris (Shailene Woodley), Four (Theo James), Caleb (Ansel Elgort), Christina (Zoë Kravitz) and Peter (Miles Teller), along with each character’s “purity” level. In related news, the franchise finaleThe Divergent Series: Ascendantis now scrambling to find a new director.
The third installment of the blockbusterDivergentseries franchise,AllegianttakesTris(Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) into a new world, far more dangerous than ever before. After the earth-shattering revelations ofThe Divergent Series: Insurgent, 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 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 and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love. The supporting cast includes returning franchise starsRay Stevenson,Zoë Kravitz,Miles Teller,Ansel Elgort,Maggie Q, andJonny WestonandMekhi Phifer. Academy Award winnerOctavia SpencerandNaomi WattsjoinJeff Danielsfor thethird and fourth films, alongsideKeiynan Lonsdale,Daniel Dae Kim, Nadia Hilker andBill Skarsgård.
Robert Schwentkedirects from an adapted screenplay byNoah Oppenheim, based on Veronica Roth’s novel. Thefilmmaker, who also directed last year’s sequelThe Divergent Series: Insurgent, was originally set to come back and take the helm on the franchise finale,The Divergent Series: Ascendant, butDeadlinereports that he is stepping away from the project. There is reportedly no animosity between the studio and the director, but he is just in need of a break after shootingThe Divergent Series: InsurgentandThe Divergent Series: Allegiantback-to-back.
Lionsgate is reportedly scrambling to find a director to takeRobert Schwentke’s place, since the studio has already set a June 21, 2025 release. It isn’t known when production will begin at this time, or if the studio is already contacting filmmakers to take over the directing gig. We’ll keep you posted with any updates onThe Divergent Series: Ascendant, but for now, take a look at the new character posters forThe Divergent Series: Allegiant, arriving in theaters March 18.
