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Shailene Woodley is an accomplished actress that has moved from working on movie and television sets into also a more present focus in theatre. Her career has spanned different roles in many different types of entertainment which give all a picture of versatility throughout the media.
Shailene Woodley initially had a supporting role as Mary Jane Watson in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2". However her scenes were cut before release which prevented the world from seeing her in this iconic part. However that experience became an underlying point in discussions about her involvement in mainstream films.
Due to the many events and challenges it was decided that the "competing" love interest of the two iconic roles created too much story with all the current issues at the time. Director Marc Webb felt it was important to remove Mary Jane's character from this series so it wouldn't take the emphasis off of Peter Parker’s main story with the other characters presented. That would lead to the character being left out to create the best story dynamic possible.
In addition to film, Woodley took part in the HBO hit series "Big Little Lies" where she played the role of Jane Chapman. This complex portrayal showcased Woodley’s capability to embrace new dimensions in all her work.
Iain Armitage who played Ziggy her son posted how thrilled he was to have seen his "first fake mama" on stage on Broadway. The interaction demonstrates the bond they created as a mother-son dynamic on the screen and continued to present support of each other as their careers continue on. Also in interviews both seem to speak optimistically of future collaborations which would have fans very happy.
Woodley recently made her Broadway debut with a role in “Cult of Love” which had performances in Dec of 2024. This new chapter allows her the ability to showcase her acting skills while also reaching an entire different medium which demonstrates new skills while maintaining a high profile.
The play portrays four adult siblings at their childhood home with all of their family traumas and unique characters at the forefront during a Christmas visit. The play features both Broadway debuts along with veteran actors showcasing a mix of talents. These aspects add dimensions to what can be learned and is presented within theater.
A possible third season for "Big Little Lies" may create more screen time for Shailene Woodley. Due to continued support for her work this is a welcome discussion for those who follow this actress and support her career . Viewers would also see a reunion between Jane and her son Ziggy with her past co-star also sharing his thoughts that the series is likely going to happen.
Her viewpoint has been stated that if there is a third series it would do well by focusing on younger characters in their experience. The idea to transition the main focus to the younger characters seems to indicate a move to highlight her on screen son’s own perspective as a result. That thought creates more of a story within a story of the ongoing plot lines.
Shailene often commits to diverse roles ranging from mainstream superhero films to complex dramatic works. This has allowed her to show off her capabilities to take on many personas. She uses different forms of expressions and different methods to give depth to any role she takes on.
Woodley’s choice of roles allows for a display of intense emotions along with realistic portrayal that resonates. She brings complex personalities and makes the work accessible to all with emotional depth while connecting to both personal and familiar views to all of her viewing demographic.
Besides "Big Little Lies" her most known work would include the "Divergent" film series where she plays Tris Prior and shows off her abilities for action roles.
Woodley does not seem to limit herself to any set format of story telling which has put her into multiple creative fields where all different versions of acting can be explored. She seems open to new ways of telling stories which provides many different styles of performances.