Key Takeaways:
– The Divergent series, featuring Shailene Woodley’s Tris Prior, is now available on Netflix.
– Actor Miles Teller shares his audition story, revealing that he first tried out for the role of Tobias Eaton (Four).
– After being rejected for Four, Teller was brought back to try out for Peter Hayes’ role.
– Despite a considerable budget, the Divergent trilogy fails to make a significant splash in the movie market.
– Actor Theo James shares his view on the Divergent franchise’s disappointing performance.
New Home for Divergent on Netflix
Fans of dystopian tales can now enjoy the Divergent series on Netflix, following the story of Tris Prior as she navigates a society categorized by factions. The franchise, which was launched in 2014, consists of a trilogy in which Shailene Woodley’s Tris fights against a hostile regime.
Miles Teller’s Audition Story for Divergent
In a revelation in his interview with Vulture, Miles Teller shared that, contrary to popular perception, he auditioned for the character Four instead of Peter Hayes, which he ended up playing.
Being initially rejected for Four, Teller came back to audition for Eric Coulter, a role eventually taken by Jai Courtney. However, the producers had a different character in mind for him. They proposed that he should play Peter Hayes. Teller was convinced to take on the role after a persuasive message from Shailene Woodley.
“A Roller-Coaster Journey for Divergent”
Despite its ambitious premise, Divergent fell short of expectations. Critics gave mixed reviews about the series, with some arguing that it deviated too much from the original literature. Moreover, the deluge of dystopian films at the time didn’t work in its favor. Following this trend, the figures were also not encouraging. Despite an investment of $305 million, domestic sales stood at $347 million – a shallow return considering the budget.
The Divergent series was dogged by further disappointment when declining fan interest led to the cancellation of the final film, initially planned as a second part of Allegiant.
Theo James Reflects on Divergent’s Underperformance
Theo James, who played the lead character Four, voiced his feelings about the franchise’s failure in an interview with TooFab. He stated regret about not being able to conclude the story as originally planned. Adding to this sentiment, James spoke to Vanity Fair about feeling pigeonholed by his role in Divergent and expressed his desire for more varied roles.
Miles Teller’s Wise Career Move
In hindsight, Miles Teller’s failure to secure a major role in Divergent seems more of a blessing than a misfortune. Teller has not had to carry the disappointment associated with the underperformance of this franchise.
Currently Streamed on Netflix
Despite the hiccups, Divergent has found a new home on Netflix. Fans and new viewers alike can now stream all three installations of this series, launched in 2014 and featuring Shailene Woodley’s Tris Prior, as she navigates a world divided into factions.
