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\nIt\u2019s been some time since Lionsgate offered any update on the Divergent<\/em><\/a> franchise; last eyed to complete Ascendant<\/em> as a TV movie<\/a> while launching a small-screen extension of the series. Shailene Woodley<\/a> and Miles Teller<\/a> have both offered their doubts on participating<\/a> in the TV wrap-up, and we can now add Theo James<\/a> among the chorus of stars unwilling to carry on continuity.<\/p>\n

Speaking to TooFab<\/a>, James acknowledged his enthusiasm with fans wanting a filmed ending to the Divergent<\/em> franchise, thought he doubted himself, let alone a majority of franchise stars participating in an as-yet-unassigned TV reboot. Fans of \u201cFour\u201d may have to adjust to a different face standing opposite Tris:<\/p>\n

Read More: <\/b>‘Divergent’ Star Theo James Doubts Role in TV ‘Ascendant’<\/a> | https:\/\/screencrush.com\/divergent-tv-ascendant-theo-james-four\/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral<\/p>\n

For her part, Woodley previously stated of a possible return \u201cI didn\u2019t sign up to be in a television show,\u201d while Miles Teller offered a less conclusive<\/a> \u201cAt this point, it\u2019s a different set of circumstances. We\u2019ll see. I honestly haven\u2019t talked to anybody.\u201d The film previously tapped director Lee Toland Krieger to make a June 2017 premiere, but Lionsgate has offered few updates on the proposed TV transition.<\/p>\n

Read More: <\/b>‘Divergent’ Star Theo James Doubts Role in TV ‘Ascendant’<\/a> | https:\/\/screencrush.com\/divergent-tv-ascendant-theo-james-four\/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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