Here is what the page “Paramount Lands ‘Red Rising’ Movie with ‘Hunger Games’ Director Francis Lawrence” contains. Paramount has acquired film rights to Pierce Brown’s bestselling sci-fi novel “Red Rising,” with Francis Lawrence, director of the “Hunger Games” franchise, attached to direct. Justin Rhodes is set to write the screenplay, based on the 2014 book that launched Brown’s series. Lawrence will also produce alongside Cameron MacConomy.
The project marks a major step for the series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and is often compared to “The Hunger Games” for its dystopian themes and young adult crossover appeal. Brown’s story follows Darrow, a member of the lowest caste on Mars, who infiltrates the ruling Golds to spark a revolution. For fans, Lawrence’s involvement signals a high-profile adaptation with proven experience in bringing popular YA novels to the big screen. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.