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12 Sep, 2014

Replaces Beckinsale in Underworld movies

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Beckinsale will not be returning to complete the Underworld sequel and James is cast to take her place. James is featured in Underworld: Awakening and the producers decide to cast James for the lead role in the upcoming film Underworld 5. Lakeshore Entertainment:

James is a star on the rise, and thanks to his leading role in Divergent and its upcoming sequel, he’s a worthy investment.

4 Apr, 2014

Divergent interview

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Actors Woodley, James and director Neil Burger chat about their new film Divergent. Burger:

For me I didn’t feel like I was making a young adult film, I think the themes are interesting for everybody whether you’re 18, 28, 48 or whatever.

Divergent Cast Interview: Shailene Woodley & Theo James

21 Mar, 2014

EW interview

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James is interviewed with Woodley for Entertainement Weekly about running a boot camp on the set and performing stunts.

I would choose Dauntless, because I like the idea of the brotherhood of the military faction

His second choice would be Erudite.

20 Mar, 2014

Speed Date interview

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James is asked a series a questions regarding his early life, preparing for roles and dating.

I wear nothing around the house. Or a sweet robe and a cigar.

Theo James Speed Date Interview

18 Mar, 2014

Divergent

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James stars as the mysterious warrior Four in the movie Divergent. The action adventure film, directed by Neil Burger, is an adaptation of the book trilogy by Veronica Roth.

The crux of why I like the series and why I wanted to play him was his complexity as a character. He has these qualities that you don’t always see in these young male lead characters much anymore. He has a masculinity that he wears very wholly and very lightly in the sense that he can admit fear. He doesn’t have to be the loudest voice in the room but he’s also someone with presence and someone that you notice and someone who is potentially dangerous – and also he has a kind of broken background. He comes from this abusive father and all of those elements that come into play a rich complex character.

Divergent Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Shailene Woodley, Theo James Movie HD

19 Jul, 2013

Comic Con panel

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Woodley and James talk about Divergent as part of a panel that includes Burger and Roth. Woodley:

I’ve never done a movie this scale before, with themes this big

DIVERGENT Panel Comic-Con 2013: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Veronica Roth, Neil Burger

Facebook Comic Con Q&A

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James and Woodley answer Divergent fan questions on Facebook for San Diego Comic Con. Woodley on her favorite scene to shoot:

I loved the Ferris wheel scene, that was badass. How often in life do you get to climb a Ferris wheel?

James on meeting Veronica Roth:

We had dinner 3 days in with her, we were able to ask her questions about the series that helped informed our own narrative for the character.

19 Jun, 2013

Comic Con interviews

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In interviews at Comic Con, Woodley talks about shooting initiation scenes for Divergent:

It was super fun, it looks a lot more intense than it is.

James discusses their on-screen chemistry:

As soon as we met each other for the test it came very naturally, and all the scenes have had a very natural chemistry.

DIVERGENT Stars Share Favorite Scenes & Discuss Characters - 2013 Comic-Con

Jun 2013

Entertainment Weekly cover

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shailene-woodley-ew-coverWoodley and James feature on the magazine’s cover, and talk about their approach to life in Hollywood. Woodley:

We’re not into the industry and have separate lives outside of it. That’s refreshing. I don’t know what I would do if Four was played by someone who cared what he looked like or spent more time in front of the mirror than I do.

7 Jun, 2013

First photo as Four

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The first official Divergent photo showing James in character is released. He talks about holding a boot camp with the cast and where shooting is at:

I’ve introduced them to this world and they’re still in the beginning stages of training. At this stage you don’t really know what Four is all about.

May 2013

Young Hollywood interview

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James performs different accents, speaks about his childhood and role on Golden Boy.

My funniest moment was filming a BBC love scene.

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16 Mar, 2013

Praises James

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Roth praises James after seeing the screen test that landed him the role:

Theo is able to capture Four’s authority and strength, as well as his depth and sensitivity. He is a perfect match for Shailene’s incredibly strong presence as Tris. I’m thrilled!