Divergent Chicago Filming Locations Update from OLV

OLV (On Location Vacation) has reported that filming permits were seen at 211 W Adams St, and around the corner at W Quincy St & S Franklin St for May 6-12, 2013 filming in Chicago. Additionally, there were also flyers permits spotted at 2649 N Kidard Ave for May 8 -May 11 filming. 

OLV has added that progress has been made to the houses we've weeks ago. You can look at the images below:

The first set of photos of this believed to be "Abnegation" houses can be seen here.

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Divergent Chicago Filming Location Update

According to On Location Vacations (OLV), Divergent might be filmed on the south side of W Pershing Rd from S Paulina St to S Wolcott Ave for May 1 and May 2. Their informant has tipped that filming permits were issued for those locations. Additionally,  Wolcott won't allow both sides of parking around Pershing Rd, for May 3.

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Ferris Wheel Scene is Expected to be Shot in Chicago Navy Pier

According to On Location Vacations (OLV), the famous ferris wheel scene featuring Tris and Four will be shot at the Navy Pier in Chicago.You can check out the photos below. Thanks to various Twitter users, you know who you are.

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Divergent Movie Set Photos Spotted in Chicago

The production for the movie adaptation of Divergent, based on the best selling novel by Veronica Roth, has started on the first week of April. In fact some construction for the movie set has been seen in Chicago lately. Here's another batch of set pics that were shared by Twitter user coffeygrinds. The shots depict two pairs of home that's being constructed. If I'm not mistaken this will be used for an unknown faction. What do you think?

In case you missed it, Veronica Roth has shared her experiences visiting the film. She revealed that she was able to see the knife throwing scene. You can read that post here.

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Divergent Movie Set Constructed in Chicago (PICS)

Various Twitter users and Divergent fans were able to share pics of the ongoing construction of a believed to be a set of Divergent movie in Chicago. 

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Shailene is Blonde! Divergent Cast Spotted in Chicago (Pics and Animated GIF)

The filming production for Divergent officially started last week and cast are already seen in Chicago. Here are some photos of some cast and yes, Shailene has dyed her hair blonde to become Tris! These images are not mine. Thanks for sharing them.

Theo James

Miles Teller (Peter)

Theo James

Theo James

Shailene (blonde) with Zoe Kravitz

Miles Teller

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First Divergent Filming Location Revealed!

According to On Location Vacations or OLV, there will be a meeting for residents at 701 S Wells Street in Chicago in preparation for the movie adaptation of Veronica Roth's best selling novel Divergent. The first location pointed was at a vacant property at 600 S Wells Street. Find out more from the image below:

In case you don't know, Catbird is the titular project for Divergent. Film makers do not use the real title for secrecy and security.

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Divergent Actors Tweets Chicago Filming

Ansel Elgort (Caleb) and Miles Teller (Peter) have tweeted about filming Divergent in Chicago. Check the screencaps below.

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Divergent Movie Filming Tidbits Plus the Confirmed Cast So Far

On Location Vacations (OLV) has shared their knowledge about the filming of Divergent in Chicago in April 2013. Here's a rundown of the Divergent filming in Chicago.

• The shoot will last 60 days.
• Possible filming locations include Willis Tower, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier’s Ferris Wheel.
• Divergent will be based at Cinespace studios.
• The working title for the film is Catbird.  
• The movie’s production company is Summit Entertainment. 
• Atmosphere Casting is handling extras casting in Chicago. You can find out more on Facebook. Their latest casting call is looking for people with Police or Military Infantry/combat training.

As for the casting, read the post here.

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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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Divergent Movie to be Filmed in Chicago

The novel Divergent by Veronica Roth is set on a futuristic Chicago, Illinois. In case you don't know, Miss Veronica is from Chicago. Most film adaptations do not necessarily shoot the movie on the place where the story centers. However, it might be different in the case of Divergent's movie adaptation. 

Shailene Woodley

According to The Chicago Sun Times, Divergent, to be directed by Neil Burger (Limitless), will be filmed in Chicago. The studio Cinespace and the Illinois Film Office are pushing to get the project, which according to them will bring great cash just like what happened to North Carolina after the most successful franchise "The Hunger Games" was filmed on the state.

To read the full report, visit the Chicago Sun Times website at http://www.suntimes.com/news/sneed/17164096-452/exclusive-hollywood-to-film-teen-sci-fi-divergent-in-chicago.html

NOTE: This is not the official location of the movie but a rumor only. 

 

As of this moment, the only attached actress to the movie is Shailene Woodley, who will play the lead character Beatrice "Tris" Prior. The movie will be directed by Neil Burger and the script is penned by Evan Daugherty.

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