Francis Lawrence is taking on the role a film adaptation of Pierce Brown's 'Red Rising' book series for Paramount. The story follows Darrow, a Red individual, on Mars who discovers that his people have been subjugated by the ruling Golds. Lawrence's involvement marks a significant step in bringing the series to the big screen. The project has been in development with Paramount for some time, and this announcement confirms the director's role. The adaptation promises to delve into themes of uprising and class struggle set in a futuristic society.