Red Rising Director Francis Lawrence Says YA Series’ Movie Adaptation Is a ‘Priority’ at Paramount Following Shelved Netflix Show
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Director Francis Lawrence, famed for the Hunger Games films, confirmed that the long‑delayed adaptation of Pierce Brown’s sci‑fi YA series Red Rising has moved from Netflix to Paramount Pictures. After eight years of development, Netflix’s shifting “tentpole” and “YA” priorities caused the project to stall, leading the rights to revert to Brown, who then partnered with Paramount. Lawrence, attached to the film since its inception, prefers a theatrical release, citing the story’s scope and potential for IMAX presentation. A new writer is now drafting the script, and Lawrence says the film is a “priority” at Paramount. He also hinted at his involvement in a forthcoming BioShock movie, emphasizing fidelity to the game’s source material.
💡 Why It Matters
- · Paramount’s commitment transforms a stalled streaming series into a big‑budget theatrical event, unlocking the franchise’s visual potential and expanding its audience beyond the streaming platform.
