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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.
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.
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.
The Deadline piece unveils the first trailer for Gina Prince-Bythewood’s adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone, following Zélie Adebola (Thuso Mbedu) on a quest to restore magic in Orïsha, as she teams with the king’s children to overthrow King Saran. The film, from Paramount with Temple Hill and Sunswept, features a star lineup including Damson Idris, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba, Amandla Stenberg, Cynthia Erivo, Regina King and Viola Davis, and teases epic battles and magical powers set to Beyoncé’s Energy.
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 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.
The new National Geographic series "Genius: MLK/X" aims to humanize the iconic figures of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, portrayed by Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre, by emphasizing their humanity and vitality as young men, rather than their status as symbols of civil rights and social progress. Executive producer Gina Prince-Bythewood expressed the desire to take the characters "off the T-shirts and make them real and tangible for an audience."