Tomi Adeyemi Walks Away From Children of Blood and Bone Adaptation Amid On-Set Turbulence
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Tomi Adeyemi says she walked off the film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone in tears, alleging ongoing antagonism from producers and a tense relationship with star Amandla Stenberg, and has cut ties with the project, vows not to promote or watch the movie. She co-wrote it with Gina Prince-Bythewood, and the production’s star-studded ensemble is still set for a winter release.
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- ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Says She Left Movie Set 'Hyperventilating and Sobbing' TheWrap
- ‘I was hyperventilating and sobbing’: Tomi Adeyemi says Children of Blood and Bone film ‘the worst thing I’ve ever lived through’ theguardian.com
- ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Left Film’s Set ‘Sobbing,’ Calls It the ‘Worst Thing I’ve Had to Live Through’ and ‘I Never Want to Hear About It Again’ Variety
- 'Children of Blood and Bone' director hints at casting drama: We wanted 'all the beautiful hues' Los Angeles Times
- 'Children of Blood and Bone' Author Says Film Adaptation Is 'Worst Thing' She's Lived Through Complex
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