Naomi Watts to Star in DIVERGENT Sequels

Naomi Watts ("The Impossible") has signed on to star in "Insurgent", the sequel to the young adult adaptation "Divergent" which was released this year. Watts will star as Evelyn, leader of the Factionless. According to her contract, the actress wil also star in the franchise's two final movies, "Allegiant – Part 1" and "Allegiant – Part 2". "Insurgent" is directed by Robert Schwentke ("RED") and also stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort, Kate Winslet, Miles Teller and Octavia Spencer. Filming has already begun last week in Atlanta and is supposed to wrap in September. The script is written by Brian Duffield and Akiva Goldsman. "Insurgent" opens in theaters on March 20, 2015.

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