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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More Divergent Filming Locations Details in Chicago From On Locations Vacations

According to a recent report from On Locations Vacations (OLV), Divergent might be filmed at Chicago's South Loop, 2400 S Michigan Ave., 600 S. Wells St, and W Pershing Rd and Honore St – Hermitage Ave.

Here's an excerpt from their report:

After reports this week that Divergent was possibly filming in Chcago’s South Loop, we have a few more details about two of the other locations they’ve been prepping – 600 S. Wells St and 2400 S Michigan Ave.

One of our readers, Aaron, checked out the Michigan Ave location yesterday and said there are now No Parking (for filming) Signs posted along the street for April 9 – April 19 and there were 2 trucks parked outside the building but there wasn’t much else happening yet.

Another tipster, Mike, told us the exact date for filming at this location will likely be April 17. He also mentioned it will be an interior shoot.

Aaron also sent us the following photos from the set at 600 S. Wells St where the No Parking Signs that ran through April 12 have been replaced with signs for April 13 – April 20.

And, we’ve heard about another new location for filming, possibly for filming on April 13, at W Pershing Rd and Honore St – Hermitage Ave, Chicago.

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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 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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