Theo James to Lead Next UNDERWORLD Film

By: Sep. 11, 2014
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, DIVERGENT's Theo James is set to return to the UNDERWOLD universe for the fifth film in the franchise. He previously appeared in 2013's UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING.

Per THR: "James...will be the central character in the new film, which is not a reboot but rather an expansion of the existing universe. Sources say there was an option on James because of his work on the previous film, and he'll star opposite two new female characters. Casting is underway for those roles, with plans to start shooting in the Spring.

The first vampire action film, starring Kate Beckinsale and directed by Len Wiseman, hit theaters in 2003. In UNDERWORLD, Selene (Beckinsale) is a beautiful vampire warrior involved in a battle between the vampires and werewolves who falls in love with Michael, a rebel werewolf.

Follow-ups included 2006's UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION, 2009's UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS and 2012's UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING.

The most recent installment in the franchise had the biggest draw at the box office, earning $160 million.

Photo by Michael Barnard



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