Theo James, Ruth Kearney’s Wedding Cancelled: Shailene Woodley Is The Reason?

Divergent star Theo James has been engaged with Ruth Kearney for quite a while now, but there is no confirmed wedding date as for now. Many fans are wondering if the delay in the marriage is because of James’ closeness with his co-star and fan favorite Shailene Woodley, or is there something else going on between the engaged couple?

James and Woodley’s dating rumors have been buzzing online since the two shared screen in the movie adaptation of Veronica Ruth’s science fiction novel. According to Fashion & Style, a source close to the production confirmed that the duo had been dating before they both agreed to play their respective roles in the Divergent series.

“They were holding hands and they even shared dessert. When they were waiting for the bill, James leaned in for a kiss and they seemed very passionate towards each other,” said the source.

Earlier this year, the English actor told Dazed Digital that his onscreen chemistry with Woodley does not imply that they are dating in real life.

“By that time we had bridged the boundary and the friendship gap and she knew how weird I was and I knew how weird she was. You’re feeling each other out and what boundaries you can push and what ones you can’t. But yeah she definitely understands what a weirdo I am.”

James has already mentioned that he gives 100 percent every time he shoots a scene with Woodley. Yibada reported that James’ desire to work along with the actress in the Divergent series has caused him some serious relationship problems.

“I just went at it hard, to be honest, because I thought that’s how she wanted it,” James stated in a recent interview. “I thought to assuage any awkwardness I would just go for it. She was kind of batting away my hands.”

James has been dating Kearney since 2009, and they got engaged last year. Ever since their engagement, they have not disclosed their wedding plans to their fans. Several reports claim that the reason behind the delay in their wedding is Woodley. Many fans even started to compare them with Twilight stars, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.

According to Asia Starz, James and Kearney have come on terms that they will tie their knots after the release of the last film in the Divergent series so that they can go on a long vacation that they have been planning for a long time. However, a different report claims that the delay in the wedding is not because of Woodley’s involvement or the actor is waiting for Ascendant to release.

According to Master Herald, the delay in James’ wedding announcement is because he has been pointed out as one of those actors who can replace Daniel Craig in the succeeding James Bond franchise. The publication further notes that if James will take the role of Bond in the upcoming spy thriller film, then he won’t have much time for marital duties, and thus the engaged couple has decided to put their marriage plans on hold for a while.

On the other hand, even Kearney is busy with her Netflix mini-series, Flaked in which she plays the role of Claire/London. So, it looks like that their dedication towards their work is the main reason behind the delay. Fans of Divergent series have always hoped to see Theo James with Shailene Woodley as a real life couple, but if the statements from the Ruth Kearney is to believe then it is not going to happen.

Tell us! Did you ever think that Shailene Woodley can cause the delay in Theo James and Ruth Kearney’s wedding? Or is getting the role of James Bond is more important for the star at this moment?

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