'Divergent' First Look: Theo James Franco?

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'Divergent' First Look: Theo James Franco?

Theo James' passing resemblance to a certain multi-hyphenate entertainer has been evident to me ever since he landed the lead role in CBS' now-defunct drama "Golden Boy." But, the two actors' likeness is absolutely uncanny in the first image (via Entertainment Weekly) of Theo's alter ego, Four, from the upcoming adaptation "Divergent."

"Divergent" takes place in a near-future Chicago, in which society has been divided into four factions, each based around a core value. There's Abnegation (selflessness), Erudite (intelligence), Dauntless (bravery), Amity (peacefulness) and Candor (honesty). Each teen undergoes testing to determine which faction they align with, but when Beatrice Prior's (played by Shailene Woodley) results come back inconclusive, she must decide whether to stay within the comfort and safety of her parents' home or join up with a whole new faction.

Of course, the mere existence of a still featuring Dauntless' hunky leader (and Tris' love interest) was enough to send us into fits of giggles, interrupted only by bouts of hyperventilation, so his resemblance to James Franco was really a second, third or even fourth thought (first was probably BICEPS), but it bore mentioning. And it's a fact that's not lost on Theo, who recalled a humorous story to Hollywood.com about being followed by a paparazzo who thought he was the "This Is the End" star.

In an accompanying interview, Theo talks about embodying Four and even leading a training session for the Dauntless factioners, so be sure to check that out!

"Divergent," based on the best-selling novel by Veronica Roth, hits theaters March 21.

Do you see a resemblance between Theo and James? What do you think of this first look? Tell us in the comments and on Twitter!

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