From The Hollywood Reporter · Lexy Perez · · 1m 40s
Veronica Roth Returns to Divergent Universe with New Book
Veronica Roth revives Divergent universe with 'The Sixth Faction' after decade-long hiatus.
In brief
Veronica Roth revives Divergent universe with 'The Sixth Faction' after decade-long hiatus. Veronica Roth releases 'The Sixth Faction' as a sequel to Divergent trilogy, exploring Tris Prior's alternate path after her choosing ceremony. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Veronica Roth's New Book
Veronica Roth releases 'The Sixth Faction' as a sequel to Divergent trilogy after decade-long hiatus.
“Divergent has this staying power that i wasn’t expecting”
Book's Alternate Universe Concept
The Sixth Faction reimagines Divergent universe where Tris Prior chooses a different path after tragedy at choosing ceremony.
“Set in the same world, the sixth faction explores what happens when tragedy strikes at tris’ choosing ceremony”
Tris and Four's Relationship
Roth clarifies Four returns in book but relationship dynamic shifts from student-teacher to equal partnership.
“He’s not teaching her anything, and she has things to teach him, too”
Book's Tonal Shift
The Sixth Faction takes tonal turn into conspiracy thriller with focus on collective action over chosen-one narrative.
“What surprised me is how it just emerged as a conspiracy thriller in this really exciting way”
Film Adaptations History
Divergent films released 2014-2016 with Shailene Woodley and Theo James starring as Tris and Four.
“Shailene Woodley starred as tris and Theo James as Four”
Unmade Film Project
Studio planned fourth film 'Ascendant' but abandoned after Allegiant's disappointing box office performance.
“The studio had planned to finish the story with a fourth film, ascendant”
Actor Decline for TV Adaptation
Cast including Woodley and James declined to return for television adaptation of Ascendant.
“The cast, including woodley and james, declined to return for a television format”
Roth's View on Book Ending
Roth stands by Tris' tragic ending but acknowledges it was more devastating with hindsight.
“It’s so much more tragic than i realized”
Book Tour and Future Plans
Roth completes second book 'The Last Testimony' due in February and plans to close Divergent series.
“Once the duology is complete, she says, the divergent series feels nice and closed for now”
Dystopian Genre Relevance
Roth believes dystopian fiction remains relevant for critical thinking about current world issues.
“Dystopia is always about observation of the present, so it’s a good critical-thinking genre”
Author's Current Projects
Roth releases adult dystopian fantasy 'Seek the Traitor’s Son' in May with sequel coming next year.
“It’s just all dystopia all the time for veronica roth”
Adaptation Possibility
Roth doesn't rule out adaptation of The Sixth Faction but focuses on book writing.
“I sent it to the people i needed to send it to. But i’m so focused on books; that’s my preferred medium”
What matters most
Veronica Roth releases 'The Sixth Faction' as a sequel to Divergent trilogy, exploring Tris Prior's alternate path after her choosing ceremony.
