Paramount Taps Francis Lawrence for 'Red Rising' Adaptation

WHO:

Deadline - Justin Rhodes has credits including "Terminator: Dark Fate" and the Prime Video series "Secret Level."

Variety - Francis Lawrence is attached to direct the adaptation.

Deadline - Justin Rhodes will write the script for the film.

WHAT:

Variety - The adaptation will be based on the first installment of the "Red Rising" series, which is a New York Times bestselling series by Pierce Brown.

Variety - Paramount has acquired the rights to the "Red Rising" book series.

Deadline - The adaptation will be based on the first installment of the series, originally published in 2014.

WHERE:

Variety - The film is being produced by Paramount.

WHEN:

Deadline - The adaptation is based on the original novel published in 2014.

WHY:

Variety - The adaptation aims to bring the popular book series to the big screen.

HOW:

Variety - Francis Lawrence and Cameron MacConomy will produce the film.

Variety - Francis Lawrence and Cameron MacConomy will produce the film.

(UPDATED October 16, 2026 23:57 UTC)

Justin Rhodes, known for his work on "Terminator: Dark Fate" and the Prime Video series "Secret Level," has been tapped to adapt the first installment of the New York Times bestselling "Red Rising" series by Pierce Brown into a film. The project will be produced by Francis Lawrence and Cameron MacConomy. This adaptation is set to bring the popular sci-fi story to the big screen, exciting fans of the series.

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(UPDATED October 16, 2026 23:00 UTC)

Paramount has acquired the rights to adapt the popular "Red Rising" book series, with plans to bring the first installment, originally published in 2014, to the big screen. Francis Lawrence is set to direct the film, while Justin Rhodes will write the script, and both Lawrence and Cameron MacConomy will serve as producers. This adaptation aims to capture the essence of the beloved series and introduce it to a wider audience.