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'Children of Blood and Bone' Author Tomi Adeyemi Distances Herself From Upcoming Film Adaptation
Adeyemi said she has not seen the film and will not watch it, while urging fans to support the trilogy at independent bookstores.
- On Saturday, New York Times best-selling author Tomi Adeyemi publicly distanced herself from the Paramount Pictures adaptation of her 2018 novel Children of Blood & Bone, stating she will not watch the film.
- Director Gina Prince-Bythewood is helming the feature, which stars Amandla Stenberg and Viola Davis; the project is scheduled for a United States theatrical release on January 15, 2027.
- Adeyemi shared screenshots of messages to Stenberg, including a February 2025 text where she wrote, "Do not ever use my name in an interview or video again," and appears to have blocked the actress.
- Replying to fans, Adeyemi explained, "I'm just laying down my sword and officially separating my name because I can't keep being hurt," and encouraged supporters to purchase her trilogy from independent bookstores instead.
- The adaptation faces challenges, including reported lukewarm reception at CinemaCon and recent reshoots, while industry observers noted the January release date often signals lower expectations for studio projects.
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'Children of Blood and Bone' book author Tomi Adeyemi criticized Gina Prince-Blythewood's movie adaptation starring Viola Davis and Amandla Stenberg.
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