We want our employees, recruits, clients, prospects, and. How 1980s atlanta became the backdrop for the future. I will also let you know exactly where the filming is taking place and how to know that the movie being filmed is actually. Insurgent also known simply as insurgent is a 2015 american dystopian science fiction action film directed by robert schwentke, based on insurgent, the second book in the divergent trilogy by veronica roth. Shooting begins in may on location vacations tris and four during the capturetheflaggame divergent the ferris wheel scene is one of the most memorable in the book, and also where tris and four become close for the first time.
It stars shailene woodley, theo james, ashley judd, jai. The faction system in postapocalyptic chicago is crumbling, and everyone is desperate for power and answers. Divergent official movie site now playing in theaters. Cl casting is handling extras locally and their latest casting. The films sequel insurgent begins filming in atlanta on may 27th the book series trilogy is being broken up into, you. Distributed by summit entertainment and lionsgate films, the series consists of three science fiction action films set in a dystopian society. Will smith, vanessa hudgens, alexander ludwig, martin lawrence. Divergent sequel insurgent begins filming in atlanta. Tris prior shailene woodley is warned she is divergent and. Apr 07, 2014 the atlanta braves are scheduled to begin playing in cobb county during the 2017 season. After a shaky opening, the divergent series, as the movie franchise based on veronica roths ya novel trilogy is now.
About the movie ascendant the divergent series is based on the book series written by veronica roth. May 27, 2014 the divergent sequel insurgent has begun filming in atlanta with shailene woodley, theo james, kate winslet, octavia spencer, miles teller, and more. Stranger things is one of the biggest tv shows still filming in atlanta, georgia. Divergent filming locations divergent factions book. We employ real people on our team, not just resources. Divergent fans who live in atlanta should be on the look out next month. Divergent is a thrilling actionadventure film set in a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. Based on the book series, the hunger games movies chronicled katniss, a girl living in a postapocalyptic world where the government forces children to fight to the death every year. How atlanta became the hollywood of the south washington. When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader kate winslet to destroy all divergents, tris must learn to trust in the mysterious four theo james and. The divergent franchise has made plans to film its sequel, insurgent, in atlanta after filming the first movie in the trilogy in chicago last year for three months. Divergent sequel insurgent begins filming in atlanta collider. They have been produced by lucy fisher, pouya shabazian, and douglas wick. The divergent series is a feature film trilogy based on the divergent novels by the american author veronica roth.
The divergent series is based on the book series written by veronica roth. The site was purchased in 2017 by a film producer, so you can only catch a glimpse from behind the chainlink fences, which i saw on an atlanta movie tours excursion. Oct 31, 2018 but its this look that made it perfect to be used as the hob in the hunger games, along with scenes in divergent and baby driver. Insurgent, in theaters now, filmed in numerous metro atlanta locations, from the bucolic beauty of serenbe to downtown atlanta high rises, with some action taking place on. Tris prior shailene woodley is warned she is divergent and will never fit into any one group.
She conducted a few rounds of divergent trivia and tossed out tshirts to fans. Meanwhile, georgias film industry is facing a boycott following the election of brian kemp as governor. The bad boys mike lowrey and marcus burnett are back together for one last ride in the highly anticipated bad boys for life. Insurgent star discusses atlanta filming experience. Spertus institute, south michigan avenue, chicago photograph. It is the sequel to the 2014 film divergent and the second installment in the divergent series, produced by lucy fisher, pouya shabazian and douglas wick, with a. Divergent sequel insurgent starts filming in atlanta. And the prospects for the redevelopment of fort mcpherson could take even longer. It made stars of jennifer lawrence, liam hemsworth, and josh hutcherson. The divergent filming is taking place at many locations throughout the city of chicago, il. The atlanta braves are scheduled to begin playing in cobb county during the 2017 season.
The divergent sequel insurgent, has commenced filming in and around atlanta,georgia. Mar 30, 2015 insurgent, the second installment of the divergent series based on the dystopian youngadult trilogy about a world where free will is outlawed, was filmed in atlanta and features aerial views of. A film about natasha romanoff in her quests between the films civil war and infinity war. Amc networks hit show the walking dead has also been produced here. Dystopian scifi futures are the gift that keeps on giving in hollywood. The hunger games filming locations to visit this is my south. We take great pride in our private ownership, stay true to our elite values, and are committed to redefining the healthcare consulting industry. Dark of the moon the train car used to ride around the city was built from scratch at cinespace and designed to be mobile enough to be. I will also let you know exactly where the filming is taking place and how to know that the movie being filmed is actually divergent. The atlanta motor speedway also served as the site of the quarter quell chariot parade and the nearby goat farm hosted the films famous reaping scene. Atlanta, left in ashes 150 years ago by the civil war, has recently survived a hoard of both fictional catastrophes zombies, werewolves, anchormen, vin diesels friends and fictional heroics from the likes of captain america, antman and katniss everdeen whose friends once repelled down the inside of the marriott marquis.
Filming in a different city required finding a new hq for the erudite, and its one film fans might recognise. As with the the hunger games series, divergent will be broken up into four films, so hopefully we will see more of the cast in atlanta for the next couple of years. I can neither confirm nor deny that there was screaming. The city has become a booming film and television capital in recent years.
According to the hollywood reporter, sources say the studio will reconfigure the project, called ascendant, will become a tv movie and will then become a spinoff series with lionsgate tv taking. Allegiant part i, containment, and sleepy hollow are just a few of the films and tv shows filming in atlanta now. The dazzlingly white, sterile nerve centre of the elite is the high museum of art, 1280 peachtree street ne, in the ansley park area, north of downtown atlanta. Casting call for tall and muscular ladies to work in the fourth divergent series ascendant known as allegiant part 2, in atlanta. Mar 06, 2014 when the divergent premiere hit atlanta, i was one of those fans. Divergent sequel insurgent starts filming in atlanta may.
The film is the first installment in the divergent series and was produced by lucy fisher, pouya shahbazian, and douglas wick, with a screenplay by evan daugherty and vanessa taylor. Insurgent, the divergent sequel in theaters now, filmed in numerous metro atlanta locations, from the bucolic beauty of serenbe to downtown atlanta highrises, with some action taking. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Lionsgate announced today that principal photography has commenced in atlanta on the feature film adaptation of the divergent series. Georgia named the top filming location in the world. Divergent sequels insurgent and allegiant to film in. Cl casting is handling extras locally and their latest casting call is looking for boxers, ladies with muscles and men with scruff, check out the details on facebook. The sequels in the popular hunger games movie saga were all filmed in atlanta, including the no. Check out the locations for 5 oscarnominated movies filmed around atlanta.
Civil war, neighbors 2, and the hunger games and divergent series have all been filmed around atlanta which makes atlanta way cool. The minimal, semicircular venue for the choosing is the seventeenth church of christ scientist, 55 east upper wacker drive at north wabash avenue, a very 60s style church the exterior of which you can glimpse during the climactic battle in transformers. Divergent sequel will film in atlanta, but what about. We firmly believe our team is the driving force behind our successes, and because of that, we are solidly focused on evaluation, maintaining, and improving upon the divurgent culture the single most important component we have. Allegiant part 1 begins production in atlanta divergent fans in atlanta might see a few of their favorite actors running about the city this city. Filming began on may 27, 2014, in atlanta, georgia, before concluding on september 6, 2014. May 20, 2015 production is underway on the divergent series. The fourth and final movie of the divergent series, which stars shailene woodley, miles teller and ansel elgort, will skip theaters and go straight to tv, according to variety and the hollywood. The new film divergent equals thrill ride in a world. They have been produced by lucy fisher, pouya shabazian, and douglas wick the series star shailene woodley and theo james as lead. Divergent is a 2014 american dystopian science fiction action film directed by neil burger, based on the 2011 novel of the same name by veronica roth.
How 1980s atlanta became the backdrop for the future the. Filming location matching atlanta, georgia, usa sorted. Just like the factions split and then came back together at the end of the divergent series. Allegiant part 1 in atlanta, with jeff daniels joining shailene woodley, theo james, and naomi watts. In an amazing movie, lionsgate is transforming their divergent series from a feature film into a tv series. Mar 06, 2014 the divergent franchise has made plans to film its sequel, insurgent, in atlanta after filming the first movie in the trilogy in chicago last year for three months. Allegiant part 1 has commenced filming in and around atlanta, georgia, and heres what we know about the shoot so far. The divergent sequel insurgent has begun filming in atlanta with shailene woodley, theo james, kate winslet, octavia spencer, miles teller, and more. The story continues in a ringfenced, postapocalyptic chicago but competition to attract film makers and the attendant economic benefits is fierce and, apart from establishing shots, atlanta, georgia, snaffled the production, which was based at the screen gems studios atlanta, 175 lakewood way. May 21, 2015 dystopian scifi futures are the gift that keeps on giving in hollywood. Divergent is a departure from other roles phifer is known for in movies such as 8 mile, clockers, soul food, this christmas, and paid in full. Atlanta, left in ashes 150 years ago by the civil war, has recently survived a hoard of both fictional catastrophes zombies, werewolves, anchormen, vin diesels friends and fictional heroics from the likes of captain america, antman and katniss everdeen whose friends once repelled down the inside of the marriott marquis the metro area is widely known as the star of the states. Parts of the second hunger games flick were filmed here, and visitors to the atlanta history center can learn about the citys past while also taking a look at the swan house from the film. Mar 11, 2015 shailene woodley kicks butt and gets angsty in the sequel to divergent.
Dec 14, 2015 casting call for tall and muscular ladies to work in the fourth divergent series ascendant known as allegiant part 2, in atlanta. Insurgent was released on march 20, 2015, in the united states in the imax 3d format as well as regular 3d and 2d. The series consists of four fictitious action adventures. Divergent sequel will film in atlanta, but what about chicago. Divergent sequels insurgent and allegiant to film in atlanta. Shailene woodley kicks butt and gets angsty in the sequel to divergent. Allegiant didnt perform as well as expected at the box office, and now variety is reporting the last film will be made as a tv movie, with a possible lead. Insurgent, the second installment of the divergent series based on the dystopian youngadult trilogy about a world where free will is outlawed, was filmed in atlanta and features aerial views of. Lionsgate plans to license its film properties to new theme parks being built around the hunger games and divergent film franchises near macau and atlanta, georgia, the hollywood reporter.
May 20, 2015 lionsgate announced today that principal photography has commenced in atlanta on the feature film adaptation of the divergent series. The 15 best places for films in atlanta foursquare. But believe it or not, allegiant was filmed in the same city as insurgent. Distributed by summit entertainment and lionsgate films, the series consists of three science fiction films set in a dystopian society.
Divergent filming locations divergent factions book and. According to the hollywood reporter, sources say the studio will reconfigure the project, called ascendant, will become a tv movie and will then become a spinoff series with lionsgate tv taking over the production. Insurgent filming in atlanta open thread on location. But its this look that made it perfect to be used as the hob in the hunger games, along with scenes in divergent and baby driver. Cassie from atlantas q100 was on hand to emcee the divergent premier at regal cinemas in atlantic station on monday night. Jul 21, 2016 in an amazing movie, lionsgate is transforming their divergent series from a feature film into a tv series. Lionsgate is taking their divergent feature film and turning it into a tv series. Apr 25, 2014 divergent fans who live in atlanta should be on the look out next month. Nov 02, 2015 lionsgate plans to license its film properties to new theme parks being built around the hunger games and divergent film franchises near macau and atlanta, georgia, the hollywood reporter has learned. Insurgent, in which heroine tris prior continued the good fight to survive in an alternate version of chicago and still to come in 2015 are the scorch trials, the second installment of the maze runner trilogy, and the conclusion of the hunger games in mockingjay part 2. In this article, you will see photos taken by fans of veronica roths series that were taken during the movie filming process.
Mar 18, 2016 but believe it or not, allegiant was filmed in the same city as insurgent. Filming location matching atlanta, georgia, usa sorted by. When the divergent premiere hit atlanta, i was one of those fans. All of the filming took place in and around the city, and since atlanta isnt known for its vast. Insurgent, so have the upcoming two final movies in the series. So was the film adaption of divergent and its upcoming.
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