Replaces Beckinsale in Underworld movies
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.
Divergent interview
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.
Daybreak interview
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.
EW interview
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.
Today interview
James discusses his role on Divergent, his acting career and family.
I was always trying to be older and I am on the older soul sway.
Speed Date interview
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.
Divergent
0 CommentsJames 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.
Live! interview
James chats about his philosophy degree, embarrassing short films and his Downton Abby and Divergent success.
If anyone gets their hands on my bad plays it will be extremely embarrassing.
Moviefone Unscripted interview
Divergent cast members Teller, Woodley and James answer questions regarding their daily lives and new movie. James:
I do between a 1000 to 2000 push-ups a day.
Letterman interview
James is interviewed and asked by Letterman about an American accent and his role on Divergent.
See the movie, I’ve got a great American accent.
First Divergent clip
The first official clip is released for the film, featuring James and Woodley.
ET Canada Interview
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.
Comic Con panel
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
Facebook Comic Con Q&A
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.
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Comic Con interviews
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.
Entertainment Weekly cover
Woodley 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.
First photo as Four
0 CommentsThe 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.
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Young Hollywood interview
James performs different accents, speaks about his childhood and role on Golden Boy.
My funniest moment was filming a BBC love scene.
Divergent starts production
Summit announces principal photography has started on the film.
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Praises James
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!