The Divergent film franchise is reportedly making the move to TV.
Entertainment Weekly reports Starz is in the early stages of developing a TV adaptation of Ascendant, the second part of the final book Allegiant. Starz was recently acquired by Lionsgate, the studio behind the movies.
Adam Cozad (The Legend of Tarzan) will reportedly pen the show and will executive produce alongside Lee Toland Krieger (Age of Adaline). The duo were previously set to write and direct what was supposed to be a film adaptation of Ascendant instead.
It's currently unclear if the films' original cast, including Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Ansel Elgort, will return for the show. News of The Divergent Series: Ascendent potentially becoming a TV series instead first surfaced in 2016.
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Entertainment Weekly reports Starz is in the early stages of developing a TV adaptation of Ascendant, the second part of the final book Allegiant. Starz was recently acquired by Lionsgate, the studio behind the movies.
Adam Cozad (The Legend of Tarzan) will reportedly pen the show and will executive produce alongside Lee Toland Krieger (Age of Adaline). The duo were previously set to write and direct what was supposed to be a film adaptation of Ascendant instead.
It's currently unclear if the films' original cast, including Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Ansel Elgort, will return for the show. News of The Divergent Series: Ascendent potentially becoming a TV series instead first surfaced in 2016.
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