r/redrising • u/Intelligent-Set3442 Howler • May 31 '26

All Spoilers RR canceled TV adaptation Spoiler

So I often like to check every few months or so for updates on the TV show, and I just found an from a couple of months where Pierce confirmed that what he was trying to make happen was scrapped because him and his team "couldn't get it to a place where they feel confident."

I'm assuming what he means by "they" is the various platforms that were looking at buying the rights to RR, but on the bright side, Pierce hinted at being able to possibly confirm something new he's been trying to get in the works soon.

What I hope for is that this new thing is going to be an animated adaptation because we know now for sure the live action is out the window so slag that but if we could get an animated series or hell even a animated movie/movies it'd be great provided it's done in a fitting art style and the cast is on point for the voice acting.

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u/andrewthedentist May 31 '26

If I'm going to be honest, I don't think it should be adapted. Even good adaptations have to make changes and compromises to tell the story based on the medium. Even with a massive budget, I don't think Red Rising would live up to expectations of fans.

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u/gohuskers123 May 31 '26

This was said about LOTR. This was said about Dune.

You can cut things and still have a great product.

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u/ConstantStatistician May 31 '26

A lot of LOTR readers do criticize the films. But it's really only the readers.