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The first trailer for the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone unveils a star-studded, Africa-set fantasy led by Thuso Mbedu and featuring Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Viola Davis and more; directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the movie opens January 15, 2027, with Adeyemi distancing herself from the adaptation.
Paramount released the trailer for the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling novel 'Children of Blood and Bone,' directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. The fantasy centers on Zelie (Thuso Mbedu) in the magic-suppressed kingdom of Orïsha, as she and unlikely allies confront a brutal king (Chiwetel Ejiofor) with the goal of reclaiming magic; the cast includes Damson Idris, Cynthia Erivo, and Viola Davis. Filmed across Africa, the movie arrives in theaters January 15, 2027.
Tomi Adeyemi posted a scathing TikTok sharing screenshots of direct messages with Amandla Stenberg, claiming a rift and asserting she will not post about the adaptation; Adeyemi also said she has not seen the film and will not watch it, after telling Stenberg not to text or call her and blocking Stenberg as a contact. Stenberg stars as Princess Amari in the movie, which is set to premiere January 15, 2027, and has faced casting backlash from fans who criticized the skin-tone casting. Adeyemi previously sold the rights and serves as an executive producer and co-writer for the project. The piece outlines the ongoing feud and the broader reception to Stenberg’s casting, along with the film’s ensemble cast.
Tomi Adeyemi says she will not promote or engage with the Paramount adaptation of her debut novel, sharing private messages that reveal behind-the-scenes tension. The Gina Prince-Bythewood–led film, co-written with Adeyemi and starring Amandla Stenberg, is slated for a January 15, 2027 release, with Adeyemi publicly distancing herself to protect her well-being after backlash over representation and casting discussions.
Paramount offered a first look at Gina Prince-Bythewood’s adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone at CinemaCon, showcasing an African-inspired kingdom where a young woman must reclaim magic stolen from her people, as she teams with the king’s daughter and son to challenge a brutal regime; the film stars Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, and others, with a release date of January 15, 2027.