Francis Lawrence

Lawrence began his career directing music videos and commercials before making his feature-length directorial debut with the supernatural action film Constantine, which premiered in theaters. He went on to direct the post-apocalyptic horror film I Am Legend, starring Will Smith, and the romantic drama Water for Elephants, based on Sara Gruen's novel. His subsequent films include the dystopian science fiction series The Hunger Games, a collaboration with author Suzanne Collins, and the spy thriller Red Sparrow, based on Jason Matthews' novel. Most recently, he directed The Long Walk, a dystopian horror drama.