‘The Worst Thing Ever!’ Tomi Adeyemi Says The ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ Set Left Her ‘Hyperventilating And Sobbing’ — 11 Reactions

There is plenty to be excited about regarding the new film Children of Blood and Bone, but could some drama involving the book’s author and “colorism” derail this promising-looking film?

When the first trailer for Children of Blood and Bone arrived, there was plenty of excitement revolving around the film, based on Tomi Adeyemi’s book of the same name.

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What Is Children of Blood and Bone About?

The movie, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, which will be one of the first highly anticipated releases of the year when it arrives in theaters on January 15, 2027, is based on the first novel in Adeyemi’s Legacy of Orïsha trilogy, which follows Zelie (Thuso Mbedu) as she tries to restore magic to the land after King Saran (Chiwetel Ejiofor) purged it.

The film reunites Mbedu with Bythewood and Viola Davis, who plays Mama Agba, as well as Lashana Lynch, who will portray Zelie’s magic-using mother, Jumoke, all of whom worked together on The Woman King. Jumoke who is taken by King Saran’s men. While Saran is dead serious about banning magic, his son, Prince Inan (Damson Idris), is not on the same page with his father regarding his feelings towards magic use.

The film also stars Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), who will portray Admiral Kaea; Idris Elba (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) will play Lekan, Regina King (Shirley) will appear as Queen Nehanda, Diaana Babnicova, who will portray Folake, Buuky Bakray will portray Binta, Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give, The Acolyte) will portray Amari and Tosin Cole (Supacell) will portray Tzain.

Basically, this movie sounds like a sure-fire hit, but recent comments from Adeyemi are throwing cold water on the excitement.