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Blood and Bone Trailer Brings Adeyemi’s African Fantasy to Life

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.

via Variety|

#african-fantasy #children-of-blood-and-bone #film

entertainment20 days ago•166 min saved

Adeyemi Distances Herself From Blood and Bone Film Adaptation

Author Tomi Adeyemi says she has no involvement with Paramount’s adaptation of The Children of Blood and Bone and will not promote or discuss the film; she hasn’t seen it and cites a personal reason, referencing a blocked exchange with star Amandla Stenberg after being told not to mention her in interviews. The movie, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and featuring Stenberg, Thuso Mbedu, and Viola Davis, has faced fan backlash over casting as the heroine in an uncolonized Nigeria setting.

via Vulture|

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entertainment21 days ago•18 min saved

Adeyemi Reveals Rift With Stenberg, Says She Won’t Watch Blood and Bone Adaptation

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.

via Page Six|

#amandla-stenberg #casting-backlash #children-of-blood-and-bone

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Adeyemi Distances Herself From Blood and Bone Film Amid Behind-the-Scenes Tensions

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.

via The Guardian|

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film3 months ago•14 min saved

Paramount Unveils First Footage for Children of Blood and Bone at CinemaCon

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.

via Deadline|

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