The much-anticipated Hollywood adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel, Children of Blood and Bone, just got even more exciting! Nigerian music star Ayra Starr and legendary actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) have officially joined the already powerhouse cast.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the film boasts an all-star lineup, including Thuso Mbedu as the fierce heroine Zélie, Tosin Cole as Tzain, Amandla Stenberg as Princess Amari, and Damson Idris as Prince Inan. Heavyweight names like Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, and Lashana Lynch are also set to bring Adeyemi’s magical world to life.
Set in the mythical kingdom of Orïsha, Children of Blood and Bone follows Zélie’s fight to restore magic to her oppressed people in an action-packed, spellbinding adventure.
Filming kicks off in South Africa, with the movie slated for a grand release in early 2027. Fans of the book and fantasy lovers alike are already buzzing with excitement—this one’s set to be an epic cinematic event!
