Paramount Pictures is gearing up to debut a bold adaptation of the much-loved Children of Blood and Bone novel by Nigerian-American novelist Tomi Adeyemi. Whilst we wait for the film’s first trailer the studio has debuted a handful of first look images featuring the cast in action. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Blythewood is set to release in cinemas and IMAX in January 2027.
The film is set in the epic fantasy world of Orïsha, where a young woman goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. She and her brother ally with the daughter and son of the king to fight back against his brutal rule.
The film features a stellar cast including Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, featuring Academy Award® nominee Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, Academy Award® winner Regina King, with Idris Elba and Academy Award® winner Viola Davis.
Take a look at each of the new stills from the film below:
With a screenplay by Gina Prince-Bythewood and Tomi Adeyemi and directed by Prince Bythewood, Children of Blood and Bone stars Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, featuring Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chiwetel Ejiofor as King Saran, Regina King as Queen Nehanda, with Idris Elba and Viola Davis. Also starring, Saniyya Sidney, Diaana Babnicova, Bukky Bakray, Ayra Starr, Shamz Garuba, Kola Bodunde, Pamilerin Afolake Ayodeji, Tèmítópé Fágbénlé
