Filming along chicago river this week for divergent loop. Set in the year 2150, insurgent is based on the novel by veronica roth about a futuristic society divided into factions. Divergent with kate winslet filming at uchicago college. Were not sure what scenes are being filmed here, but fans were guessing either shots for the school, or something erudite. One of our readers, mike, sent us the following filming permit information for this weekend. Divergent filming locations divergent factions book and movie. New photos and videos of divergent filming in chicago this. Jun 17, 20 filming for divergent is taking place at the university of chicago. New photos and videos of divergent filming in chicago this weekend. Shailene woodley was spotted filming a scene on top of the. Tris prior shailene woodley is warned she is divergent and. The chicago suntimes confirms divergent will be filmed on. The highly anticipated movie divergent is scheduled to begin filming in chicago on monday, april 1st and now we have some information about one of.
Insurgent was released on march 20, 2015, in the united states in the imax 3d format as well as regular 3d and 2d. This is between michigan avenue and wabash avenue bridges. I will also let you know exactly where the filming is taking place and how to know that the movie being filmed is actually divergent. There are a lot of warehouse buildings in this complex.
The highly anticipated movie divergent is expected to begin filming in chicago on april 1st so we thought it would be a good time to recap what. Navy pier, chicago knocked out in a fight, tris nevertheless proves her mettle by fleeing her sick bed to take part in the capture the flag exercise, staged at the navy pier, 600 east grand avenue, on lake michigan east of the streeterville district. The chicago suntimes confirms divergent will be filmed. South loop an army of blacksuited residents of a future chicago have descended on the south loop as crews shoot scenes for the upcoming film divergent friday. When she discovers a plot to destroy divergents, tris and the mysterious four must find out what makes divergents dangerous before its too late. Mar 24, 2014 the scenes set in erudite headquarters were filmed on the university of chicago campus, in the library buildings. In this article, you will see photos taken by fans of veronica roths series that were taken during the movie filming process. Divergent filming locations divergent factions book. First chicago filming location for divergent revealed. Free advancescreening imax movie tickets to chicagos. Jan 27, 20 what we know about divergent filming in chicago. Cinespace chicago film studios, chicago, illinois, usa 59 of 62 found this interesting interesting. Veronica roth divides to conquer lit feature chicago reader.
Movies you love that were filmed in chicago harper college. Chicago, illinois is the city where the story of the divergent trilogy takes place. In response to the evolving covid19 pandemic, the city of chicago has joined the state of illinois in issuing a stay at home order effective saturday, march 21st at 5pm ct. Divergent sequel will film in atlanta, but what about chicago. Filming for divergent is taking place at the university of chicago. Students learn about feature filmmaking with divergent. Based on the book series, a feature film trilogy, the divergent series experience and the divergent whats your story game make up this franchise. Everything you need to know about divergent filming in chicago. South loop an army of blacksuited residents of a future chicago have descended on the south loop as crews shoot scenes for the. Our student aide, carla wilson, sat down with some of the librarys student aides and staff to discuss their favorite movies that were filmed in chicago. Veronica roths divergent movie will film in chicago, the same place the book is set. Author veronica roth was still in college when she sold the story of a dystopian chicago and a girl finding her place in a world that tried to tell her who she was. Divergent sequel filming will include chicago river loop.
The film crew for cat bird divergents working title took over the corner of wells and monroe in the chicago loop today. Divergent filming in chicago archives on location vacations. The product of their work will be visible when divergent opens in theaters on march 21. The divergent filming is taking place at many locations throughout the city of chicago, il. Seventeenth church of christ scientist, east upper wacker drive, chicago. Chicago, illinois, usa 82 of 84 found this interesting interesting. Write a comment below or submit an article to hypable. One of the recognizable chicago locations that made it into the film is the university of chicagos joe and rika mansueto library, which drew the filmmakers interest. The interesting part about divergent lies on the presence of factions in the store where people are divided based on their factions. In this short clip you see one of the action sequences, where what seems. The factions were set up based on the human virtues. The third and penultimate installment of the series.
Divergent filming at the illinois institute of technology july 10 as divergent finishes filming in chicago, some of the last scenes are being shot on the illinois institute of technology campus, expected to last until fridayinside a building known as the mttc. The chicago suntimes has confirmed that divergent is set to film in chicago this spring. Dec 23, 2012 veronica roths divergent movie will film in chicago, the same place the book is set. The first view of the buildings in the distance is fake as they were heading west above lake street to give the illusion of being on the train. Latest superman movie arrives in the nick of time crains chicago business march 28, 2011. We know divergent the futuristic scifi flick starring shailene woodley the descendants and directed by neil burger limitless will. Divergent stars weigh in on chicago visit chicago tribune. With the hunger games having ended its saga last year, the divergent series now carries the mantle of dystopian young adult saga du jour. Divergent sequels insurgent and allegiant to film in. The chicago in divergent is in the future and is very dilapidated and worn out. Divergent thank you to richard poemape for telling me about where tris took her final exam 0. New photos and videos of divergent filming in chicago.
After all, divergent was filmed here along with at cinespace chicago film. The locations change and the characters each get a new tattoo, but theres nothing very divergent about allegiant, the third screen adaptation in what will be a fourpart series based on. Divergent is set in chicago, for those of you who dont know. Grand avenue, near north side, chicago, illinois, usa. Divergent filmed at cinespace film studios, as well as navy pier, pioneer court, the old chicago defender building and the field at 600 s. Take an insurgent tour of chicago by checking out all of the important spots in tris and fours world and see how they compare to the actual places in one of the united states best cities. Virtually all production photography took place in chicago.
I will also let you know exactly where the filming is taking place and how to know that the movie being filmed is actually. Two of my friends attend the college and have told me that the divergent crew has set up to shootlasting until fridayinside a building known as the mttc pictured. Area code jennifer beals returns to 312 in foxs new series time out chicago february 2, 2011. Apr, 2018 if you like going to hollywood blockbustersthe dark knight, divergent, and most recently, rampagetheres one city block that by now should look very familiar. The faction system in postapocalyptic chicago is crumbling, and everyone is desperate for power and answers. In a futuristic dystopian chicago, society is divided into five factions based on human virtue. Chicago its only fitting that part one of this major film franchise would redcarpet premiere in chicago. May 18, 20 the film crew for cat bird divergent s working title took over the corner of wells and monroe in the chicago loop today.
Divergent is a science fiction action film directed by neil burger where the story takes place in a dystopian and post. In a futuristic dystopian chicago, society is divided into five factions. Synergy steel structures from lansing, illinois was selected to provide steel fabrications for the highly anticipated divergent movie. With shailene woodley, theo james, kate winslet, jai courtney. Divergent is a 2014 american dystopian science fiction action film directed by neil burger, based on the 2011 novel of the same name by veronica roth. In this article, you will see photos taken by fans of veronica roths. Abnegation the selfless, amity the peaceful, candor the truthful. Veronica roth divides to conquer lit feature chicago. Heres a look at the chicago city block that hollywood loves.
What we know about divergent filming in chicago chicago tribune. If you like going to hollywood blockbustersthe dark knight, divergent, and most recently, rampagetheres one city block that by now should look very familiar. The last layer is my representation of the faction sectors, the fence, as well as the modern chicago border for reference, with descriptions explaining my reasoning. Chicago code hits home pdf chicago suntimes february 2, 2011. Above how chicago and its river are imagined in the 2014 science fiction film divergent. Divergent movie set to film in chicago, illinois hypable. Distributed by summit entertainment and lionsgate films, the series consists of three science fiction action films set in a dystopian society. The badge becomes her honor code chicago tribune march 20, 2011. Divergent film scenes shot in south loop dnainfo chicago. First chicago filming location for divergent revealed on. It was directed by neil burger and was released on march 21, 2014.
Everything you need to know about the divergent series vox. One of the recognizable chicago locations that made it into the film is the university of chicagos joe and rika mansueto library, which drew the filmmakers interest because of its distinctive design and futuristic glass dome. In a world divided by factions based on virtues, tris learns shes divergent and wont fit in. Jan 16, 2020 our common read program, one book one harper, is celebrating chicago throughout the spring semester.
You can tour the campus yourself when you visit chicago. They have been produced by lucy fisher, pouya shabazian, and douglas wick the series star shailene woodley and theo james as lead. Other feature films that have shot scenes on the university of chicago campus include the drama proof, based on a pulitzerwinning play by uchicago alumnus david auburn, ab91. How exciting will it be to have some of the pivotal scenes filmed where they were originally set in the book. The film is the first installment in the divergent series and was produced by lucy fisher, pouya shahbazian, and douglas wick, with a screenplay by evan daugherty and vanessa taylor. Willis tower formerly sears tower all visitors to chicago should see the willis tower, but for divergent fans, this is. Divergent is a thrilling actionadventure film set in a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. What we know about divergent filming in chicago chicago. Mar 28, 20 the highly anticipated movie divergent is scheduled to begin filming in chicago on monday, april 1st and now we have some information about one of the films first filming locations.
Filming began on may 27, 2014, in atlanta, georgia, before concluding on september 6, 2014. One of the recognizable chicago locations that made it into the film is the university of chicagos joe and rika mansueto library, which drew the filmmakers interest because of its. Divergent is the first installment in the divergent series and filmed in chicago based on the worldwide bestseller novel by veronica roth. Divergent filming equipment was spotted at the university of chicago today, along with actorsextras in the white coats they use to cover the costumes.
Mar 05, 2014 chicago its only fitting that part one of this major film franchise would redcarpet premiere in chicago. Divergent sequel, insurgent, films along chicago river chicago tribune october 18, 2014. Willis tower formerly sears tower all visitors to chicago should see the willis tower, but for divergent fans, this is even more of a mustsee. Divergent filming locations divergent factions book and. Divergent doctor detroit dutch excessive force the express a family thing. Mar 14, 2014 the product of their work will be visible when divergent opens in theaters on march 21. From romantic comedies to science fiction, culture trip has compiled a list of some of the best movies filmed in chicago, so you can run around the city as a chicago transit authority token collector, a chicago suntimes reporter or even spiderman, without ever having to get up off your couch. Filming for divergent takes place at the university of chicago. Divergent filming at the university of chicago june 16 divergent filming equipment was spotted at the university of chicago today, along with actorsextras in the white coats they use to cover the costumes.
Scenes for the choosing ceremony were shot at seventeenth church of christ, scientist on east wacker in downtown chicago, 38 with outdoor shots taken at pioneer court. Based on a popular novel of the same name by chicago author veronica roth, divergent depicts a dystopian chicago of the future, in which young people must join one of five factions. You would think that i didnt have to do a lot of research because i live so close to the city, but you would be wrong. Mar 06, 2014 the divergent franchise has made plans to film its sequel, insurgent, in atlanta after filming the first movie in the trilogy in chicago last year for three months. Mar 18, 2016 with the hunger games having ended its saga last year, the divergent series now carries the mantle of dystopian young adult saga du jour. The divergent series is a feature film trilogy based on the divergent novels by the american author veronica roth. I spent a lot of the time watching the third film in the divergent series thinking, huh. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Cinespace chicago film studios, chicago, illinois, usa.
More accurately, its set in a futuristic, warped version of chicago, because we are dealing with a dystopian book, yes. The following feature films and television series were shot on chicago streets and in our neighborhoods. Filming for divergent takes place at the university of. The divergent franchise has made plans to film its sequel, insurgent, in atlanta after filming the first movie in the trilogy in chicago last year for three months. Divergent is the film adaptation of the novel of the same name by veronica roth. Our common read program, one book one harper, is celebrating chicago throughout the spring semester. Correspondingly with the creation of a new seemingly utopian society, the city broke off ties from the outside and erected a fence. Those houses were removed after the filming was completed. Oct 22, 20 veronica roth divides to conquer the 25yearold author of the wildly popular divergent trilogywhich comes to an end this week with the release of allegianttalks to us about success, fear.
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