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31 Mar, 2014

Daybreak interview

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Woodley and James discuss their roles, stunts and preparing for the film Divergent. James:

You have to be careful that you don’t become that character in real life.

Theo James & Shailene Woodley on Daybreak

21 Mar, 2014

Divergent

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Woodley stars as Beatrice ‘Tris’ Prior in the Neil Burger adaptation of the novel by Veronica Roth. A strong-willed heroine who doesn’t fit any of the categories in a world where people are defined by their personalities, she uses her Divergent abilities to escape society’s control.

I think there’s this big rise right now in giving teenagers the worth that they have. For so long they were—and still are—depicted in movies and TV shows as codependent whiners or rich, beautiful, diamond-clad daughters or dumb cheerleader types. But teenagers are so smart. I was probably smarter as a 16-year-old than I am today. There is a zest for life that you have at that age that is so beautiful.

Divergent (2014) Official Trailer - Shailene Woodley

EW interview

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Woodley is interviewed with James for Entertainment Weekly and talks about the physical aspects of training for the film and performing stunts, as well as what faction she would place herself in:

Dauntless, because I like to be challenged

If the leadership became corrupt:

I’d choose to be Factionless where I could just do anything

NPR interview

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Woodley tells NPR that she doesn’t analyze scripts or look for her characters’ motivation when playing a role:

I don’t really work that way. For me, it’s about being fully present and actively listening to every single thing that’s going on around me and reacting to it. Because I feel the second I premeditate something, it’s going to feel premeditated.

19 Mar, 2014

Shailene Woodley interview

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Seacrest interviews Woodley during On Air With Ryan Seacrest and questions her about her role in the film Divergent. 

It’s complicated. There’s the idea it’s about a girl who switches factions and has to make a choice for herself and then deal with the consequences of her choices. But it also deals with warfare and it deals with one society taking over another society there are so many different themes and story-lines interwoven.

1 Mar, 2014

Bust magazine

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shailene-woodley-bust-coverWoodley appears on the March edition’s cover and talks about playing powerful young female roles:

I do feel very grateful for bringing teenagers to life in a real, authentic way, because that is such a vulnerable time to be alive and such a fantastic time to be alive. All of our teenage years affect who we are as adults, so it is an honor to bring these young women to life.

Vs cover

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vs6Woodley appears on the cover of the Spring/Summer 2012 issue of Vs magazine. The photo was shot by Drew Barrymore who also interviews Woodley about the shoot.

You are so good at building confidence in me and then I just keep giving you more and in turn you give more and it’s this beautiful cycle and I can honestly say that you and Alexander Payne [the director of The Descendants and Sideways] are pretty much the only two people I have ever worked with who give you that sort of confidence.

1 Nov, 2013

Elle cover

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shailene-woodley-covers-elles-women-in-hollywood-issueWoodley appears on the cover of the November 2013 issue of Elle magazine. She talks about staying true to herself in Hollywood and the next five years.

I’m so young, and I’m single, and I just want to drift. I’m just going to be a drifter. I want to do something totally different before Insurgent [the second film in the Divergent trilogy]. Maybe I’ll work in a tea shop. Or live in Amsterdam. Or be a nanny. Life experience only helps us as actors. I need new experiences to draw upon.

14 Aug, 2013

Donates hair to charity

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Woodley writes on Tumblr that she is donating her hair to a charity that will make it into a wig:

john green (author of T.F.I.O.S.), wyck godfrey (producer of the film), and i all decided that this could be a beautiful opportunity to rally the troops of mankind and ask for some warriors to help contribute to the cause. any of you have 8 inches of hair to spare? or maybe know a friend or family member that does? if so, consider JOINING THE #hairforhazel TEAM! … you can donate your locks to http://www.childrenwithhairloss.us and use hashtags (is that the correct use of that word?!) #hairforhazel and #itgrowsback to help spread the word!

2 Aug, 2013

The Spectacular Now

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Woodley stars as Aimee Finecky in the James Ponsoldt romantic comedy-drama adapted from Tim Tharp’s novel. Aimee develops feelings for a charismatic but troubled schoolmate and risks placing her own future in jeopardy. Co-starring Miles Teller.

In the book, Aimee is a nerd, a geek, mousy, in a corner with her head down. That was one of the biggest things [I discussed] when I sat down with James [Ponsoldt]. I really wanted to do this movie but said, “If you want this girl to be written the way she is now, I’m not the choice. Because I don’t see her as a nerd. I see her as a really strong, independent, beautiful young woman who is wise beyond her years.” That’s not to mean that she is not naive or innocent. Luckily, James completely agreed with me.

The Spectacular Now Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Shailene Woodley Movie HD

29 Jul, 2013

ET Canada Interview

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James and Woodley comment on their visit to Comic Con and discuss their roles in Divergent. Woodley:

Forcing chemistry always looks like forced chemistry and we’re lucky that we didn’t have to do that.

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.

15 Jul, 2013

Train scene photo

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The first official photo is released of Woodley performing the scene where her character jumps from a moving train. Burger:

I like superhero movies, but I like that Tris isn’t a superhero. She takes a beating and then has to figure things out under enormous pressure on all fronts.

24 Jun, 2013

Inside Movies feature

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Woodley is interviewed for Entertainment Weekly’s Inside Movies about the differences between her Divergent role and Lawrence’s character in The Hunger Games:

What I like about Tris is that she’s isn’t perfect. She’s not a superhero—she’s not Katniss. She doesn’t know how to shoot a bow and arrow, she’s not a badass by nature.

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.

19 Jun, 2013

Cut from Spider-Man

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Woodley’s character, Mary Jane Watson, is cut from the sequel after shooting three scenes over three days as the film’s plot is streamlined.

Of course I’m bummed. But I’m a firm believer in everything happening for a specific reason. … Based on the proposed plot, I completely understand holding off on introducing [Mary Jane] until the next film.