The cast for Paramount Pictures' adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling young adult fantasy novel 'Children of Blood and Bone' is steadily taking shape. Four new cast members have been announced for the lead roles, including Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, and Tosin Cole. They join previously announced stars Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Three more cast members are in negotiation for roles: Regina King, Diaana Babnicova, and Bukky Bakray. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, is set to hit theaters on January 15, 2027.
is finally taking shape. On Wednesday, four new cast members were announced for the lead roles — Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, and Tosin Cole. They join the five previously announced cast members Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Three more cast members are in negotiation, according to a report by— Regina King, Diaana Babnicova, and Bukky Bakray.
The film rights to this adaptation were originally optioned by Fox 2000 Pictures, but the project was lost in the shuffle when Disney acquired 21st Century Fox. It was transfered to Lucasfilm where itand Adeyemi’s other books are available now in print, digital and audiobook formats. The film adaptation is scheduled to hit theaters on January 15, 2027.
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