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 unearths that his people have been enslaved 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 a period of time, and this announcement confirms the director's role. The adaptation promises to explore themes of revolution and class struggle set in a futuristic society.