Red Director Schwentke Set to Helm Divergent Sequel Insurgent

The dystopian world of the Divergent Trilogy just got “extremely dangerous.” The director of Red has been chosen to helm its second film, Insurgent.

According to Variety, Robert Schwentke (Red, R.I.P.D.) will direct the sequel, which begins production on Insurgent in May.

Divergent director Neil Burger chose not to return to the franchise, making way for Schwentke. The third installment in the series, Allegiant, is scheduled for 2016, but it’s unknown as to whether or not the film will be split into two parts.

Shailene Woodley stars as a teen in a society where people are split into factions based on their specific values.

Akiva Goldsman (Batman & Robin) is writing Insurgent, which also stars Theo James, Jai Courtney, Miles Teller and Kate Winslet.

Based on the Veronica Roth book series, Insurgent is the second part of a franchise that Lionsgate hopes will mimic the successes of the Twilight and Hunger Games series.

Insurgent hits theatres March 20, 2015.

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