Divergent Series: Ascendant May Become Starz TV Show

The show is still in the early stages of development.

By Alex Gilyadov

The Divergent film franchise is reportedly making the move to TV.

Entertainment Weekly reports Starz is in the early stages of developing a TV adaptation of Ascendant, the second part of the final book Allegiant. Starz was recently acquired by Lionsgate, the studio behind the movies.

Adam Cozad (The Legend of Tarzan) will reportedly pen the show and will executive produce alongside Lee Toland Krieger (Age of Adaline). The duo were previously set to write and direct what was supposed to be a film adaptation of Ascendant instead.

It's currently unclear if the films' original cast, including Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Ansel Elgort, will return for the show. News of The Divergent Series: Ascendent potentially becoming a TV series instead first surfaced in 2016.

According to reports, Ascendant was originally going to begin filming in Atlanta in summer 2016. But, due to Allegiant's poor critical response and box office showing, Lionsgate reportedly slashed the budget for the final film.

For IGN's thoughts on Allegiant, be sure to read our review to find out why we believe it "is the epitome of movies that shouldn't be split into two parts."

Alex Gilyadov is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter. 

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