The premiere of the final part of the series “Divergent” is scheduled for summer 2017, but according to the latest information, it can not take place in cinemas, and broadcast on American TV channels. Studio Lionsgate ponders on whether to invest another $100 million in a story that did not bring predicted profit.
“Divergent” will become a series: first details announced
The cumulative production budget of the three films of the series, released, amounted to $305 million, while total revenue from rent of $739 million, we Can assume that the amount returned to the Studio, was much less than what was inherent in the project initially.
Kevin Beggs, who heads the TV division of the Studio, Lionsgate, in an interview with Deadline, explained how the idea of a series to be implemented:it is a pleasure to move this kinoseriya on small screens. We want to split the last film into 10-13 episodes, and after that we will have the opportunity to expand the story for another few seasons. The results showed the last of which was released on the big screens of the movies, make it impossible to continue the production of the final part of this story”.
Trailer of the movie “Divergent”
In the basis of “Divergent” is based on a book trilogy writer Veronica Roth. Initially as part of the series was planned to produce three films, one for each published book, but then the Studio Lionsgate has changed the decision and last novel of the cycle was divided into two paintings. This risky move was probably due to a desire to increase profits, led to the opposite results and the dissatisfaction of the audience. So far there is no information on whether to agree to return to their roles, the stars of the project is Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, miles teller and Zoe Kravitz. At the meeting in July of this year, the exhibition Comic-Con Shailene Woodley’s acting in the series the main role, was surprised by the information that the Studio instead of film to shoot the show – the actress is not able in any way to comment on the news.
Trailer for “Divergent, Chapter 3: Behind the wall”
