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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.
Author Tomi Adeyemi says adapting Children of Blood and Bone into a film was the worst thing she has ever lived through, recounting leaving the set in distress and ongoing antagonism from those involved, amid a casting controversy involving Amandla Stenberg and comments from director Gina Prince-Bythewood.
The highly anticipated film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone has become a public controversy after Amandla Stenberg’s casting sparked colorism accusations, and Adeyemi publicly criticized the production, calling the experience the worst she’s lived through. New revelations, including deleted TikTok posts from Stenberg and follow‑up messages from Adeyemi about not watching the film, have fueled questions about on‑set tensions and representation, even as production and promotion proceed and reps have yet to provide fuller answers.
Tomi Adeyemi, author of Children of Blood and Bone, intensifies the film saga by claiming a traumatic on-set experience during the movie’s production and criticizing how it’s been handled behind the scenes. She previously blocked star Amandla Stenberg amid ongoing colorism casting controversy and says she won’t watch the film, citing severe pain and panic attacks after returning from filming. Adeyemi’s comments come as the film’s trailer and a Paramount-led promotion drew attention, with no immediate public comment from Prince-Bythewood or Paramount; fans remain seeking clarity about the behind-the-scenes disputes. The movie is slated for a Jan. 15 release.
Tomi Adeyemi, who co-wrote the screenplay for the Paramount film adaptation of her novel Children of Blood and Bone, says she left the set crying and hyperventilating, calling the experience the worst she’s had to live through and saying she never wants to hear about the project again, while alleging ongoing antagonism behind the scenes and referencing a deleted TikTok post involving actor Amandla Stenberg as context ahead of the movie’s Jan. 15 release.
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.