Divergent Movies: A Behind-The-Scenes Look
Remembering the Divergent Movies
Do you remember the Divergent movies? These dystopian book adaptations not only brought young talents like Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Miles Teller to the big screen but also enlisted the great talents of established actors. One notable casting choice was Kate Winslet, who played the main villain Jeanine Matthews. Spoiler alert: Jeanine meets her demise in Insurgent, leading to an interesting encounter between Winslet’s son and the author of the Divergent series.
A Hilarious Encounter on Set
Kate Winslet portrayed the corrupt leader of the Erudite faction in the first two Divergent movies. In Insurgent, Jeanine was stabbed to death, and this plot point inspired an amusing exchange between the author Veronica Roth, and Kate Winslet’s eldest son Joe. When Joe saw Roth on set, he approached her and asked why she had killed his mom. Roth explained that she didn’t know it would be Winslet’s character when she made that decision, and Joe accepted her response and walked away.
A Young Boy’s Perspective
Joe was around 11 years old at the time of his inquiry. It’s understandable that he would be curious about his famous mom’s character being killed off in a movie, especially considering that his mother is an Oscar-winning actress known for her role in Titanic. Roth reassured Joe that the decision was made before Winslet was even cast in the role. It was a moment that showcased the young boy’s innocent perspective.
A Positive Experience Working with Kate Winslet
Roth also shared her experience working with Kate Winslet, describing it as positive and highlighting the actress’s friendliness. Roth noted that Winslet treated everyone on set, including the assistants, with kindness and respect. As a long-time fan of Winslet, Roth appreciated her cool and professional demeanor.
Imagining a Different Outcome
Roth mentioned that if she had known Kate Winslet would play the character, she might have written Jeanine Matthews as an undying heroine, given her incredibly positive experience working with the actress. It’s clear that Winslet enjoyed the opportunity to play a villain in the Divergent series, providing a change of pace in her career.
The Legacy and Future of the Divergent Franchise
While many cast members are now involved in other Hollywood projects, the Divergent series ended in an unconventional way. The fourth installment was initially planned as a made-for-television movie but was ultimately canceled. Director Neil Burger expressed doubts about the series reaching a conclusion. For more details on why we didn’t see more Divergent movies, you can read the full story here on CinemaBlend.
