It’s been a while since we heard anything about the future of the Divergent series after the previous installment, 2016’s Allegiant, was released in cinemas. Lots of rumours have circulated about what direction the franchise would take and it looks like we may have some answers this week.
While still in the “early stages” of development, Deadline states that Ascendant is set to find a new home with Starz and that the conclusion is being written and executive produced by Adam Cozad (Tarzan) and directed by Age of Adaline helmer Lee Toland Krieger, both of whom were attached the film version was planned.
After the box-office failure, Lionsgate shelved plans to film the fourth film and the series was instead set to jump to the small screen to be concluded. This move made many of the stars, including Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies), Theo James (War on Everyone), Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver), Zoe Kravitz (Big Little Lies) and Miles Teller (Thank You For Your Service), unsure of their futures with the series in disarray.
Originally, Ascendant was scheduled for release on June 10th, 2017 but no new dates have yet been announced for the television finale. Watch this space.