4/29/2015

Jeff Daniels Joins 'The Divergent Series: Allegiant'


While it's easy to knock YA adaptations for all the things they do wrong, one thing studios have done right is surround the young stars with veteran supporting actors. In the case of The Divergent Series they've got Kate Winslet, Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, and others carrying their share of the load. Now you can add Jeff Daniels to the list as he's joined the two-part finale, Allegiant.

Daniels, who was most recently seen in the unfortunate Dumb and Dumber To, will take on the role of David, the story's primary antagonist. The less said about David the better as it will spoil what awaits Tris and Four as they explore a new and unfamiliar world.

Directed by Robert Schwentke, Allegiant part 1 opens March 18th 2016. Part 2 hits theaters a year later on March 24th. [THR]