There is a high possibility that "Divergent: Ascendant" will push through with a TV series instead of a theatrical release. The producers of the mystery science-fiction film are reportedly now planning to ask the writer of the novel, Veronica Roth to rewrite the story to offer a new adventure and excitement to the viewers.
If the "Divergent: Ascendant" continued on the small screens and both Theo James and Shailene Woodley agreed, it would be both in favor of their careers. James, who played Four, and Woodley, who played Tris, will get more screen time and a longer path for their characters. However, Woodley had expressed her views in the past interview that she is not interested to do a TV show.
"I didn't sign up to be in a television show," Woodley told Screen Rant in September. "Out of respect to the studio and everyone involved, they may have changed their mind and may be doing something different, but I'm not necessarily interested in doing a television show."
Although some critics say that the idea of converting "Divergent: Ascendant" from a movie into a television show seems like a desperate move, fans of James and Woodley actually appreciate the plans of the producers. If the saga of Tris and Four continued on the TV screens, viewers would love it because they would be able to see the continuation of their love story.
For fans, it does not matter, whether it will be in theaters or in the small screens as long as James and Woodley will be there to play their roles. However, both the actors have shown that they are not willing to reprise their roles on TV. The producers will have no choice, but to pick other actors, who will continue the story of Roth on the television.
Meanwhile, the "Divergent: Ascendant" actress was just recently released from the Morton Country Jail following her arrest for trespassing at the Dakota Access Pipeline. Woodley immediately shared a cryptic message and a photo on her Instagram, which suggests that she is continuing her fight to protect the environment.
There are still no updates on Lionsgate about the fate of Tris and Four. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Woodley reiterated that she is still willing to portray her role as the protagonist Tris if it is a movie. During that time, she said that there were no updates from Lionsgate, and everything is still in a limbo.
Check out Woodley's interview about "Divergent: Ascendant"