Paramount Pictures has set its cast for director Gina Prince-Bythewood‘s forthcoming feature adaptation of the YA novel Children of Blood and Bone.
Slated to hit theaters Jan. 15, 2027, the film stars Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King) as Zelie; Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) as Amari; Damson Idris (Snowfall) as Inan; and Tosin Cole (Supacell) as Tzain.
Rounding out the cast are Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Additionally, Regina King, Diaana Babnicova and Bukky Bakray are in negotiations for roles.
Based on author Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 best-selling book, Children of Blood and Bone centers on an African fantasy kingdom where a young woman (Mbedu) and her brother (Cole) seek to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from their people by a vicious king (Ejiofor).
“I am so honored and excited to bring Tomi’s Children of Blood and Bone and the vibrant world of Orisha to life,” Prince-Bythewood said in a statement. “Our incredible ensemble reflects the whole of the diaspora. This is where our magic lies.”
Variety was first to report on the cast and release date.
More to come.
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