Following the success of "Divergent" Lionsgate films has been moving along with the development and production of its sequel. Principal photography has commenced on the feature film adaptation of "Insurgent" the second installment of the blockbuster "Divergent" action adventure franchise, starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Academy Award winner Kate Winslet. Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer joins returning cast members Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q and Mekhi Phifer. Based on author Veronica Roth’s New York Times best seller, the film is being directed by Robert Schwentke from a screenplay by Brian Duffield and Akiva Goldsman. Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher are producing the film through their Red Wagon Entertainment banner along with Pouya Shahbazian. Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman are executive producing through their Mandeville Films banner along with Neil Burger and Barry Waldman. Lionsgate will have "Insurgent" set for North American release March 20, 2015. [hit the jump to continue]
