Confirmed: Divergent Will be Filmed in Chicago

The Illinois Film Office has confirmed that Divergent, based on the novel by Veronica Roth, will be filmed in Chicago, Chicago Tribute reported. 

Divergent is said to be the first movie project in Chicago for 2013. 

The Chicago Tribune also reported that the film will be shot entirely in Chicago which will include the Cinespace.

In case you don't know, Veronica Roth is a Chicago native so I'm quite sure that she is happy for this news. 

Divergent will be directed by Neil Burger and is expected to be released on March 2014. The only actress who is attached so far is Shailene Woodley, who will play the lead Tris Prior. 

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