Thuso Mbedu has been cast in the lead role of director Gina Prince-Bythewood's highly-anticipated adaptation of the bestselling novel Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi.

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'One of the best gifts': Thuso Mbedu to lead all-star cast in Children of Blood and Bone adaptation

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Thuso Mbedu & Amandla Stenberg to lead Gina Prince-Bythewood's ‘Children of Blood and Bone,' based on Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling book, at Paramount.

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Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris and Tosin Cole to Star in ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ at Paramount

The upcoming movie adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s YA fantasy novel has sparked discourse over one particular casting decision.

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Gina Prince-Bythewood’s movie adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone has found its principle cast in 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. 
	Also confirmed are Academy Award winner Viola Davis (The Woman King, G20) as Mama Agba; Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) as Admiral Kaea; Idris Elba (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) as Lekan; Las…

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Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ Film Adaptation Sets Principal Cast And Release Date

Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo and Idris Elba in the same movie? Sign me up for the Children Of Blood And Bone movie adaptation.

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Beloved YA Novel Children Of Blood And Bone Has Announced A Stacked Cast, And I'm Moving It Up On My TBR Immediately For 3 Reasons

Tomi Adeyemi's spellbinding fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone is finally coming to life on screen, with a blockbuster cast and an equally visionary director at the helm.  Set for release in January 2027, the adaptation is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King, The Old Guard) and will be produced by Paramount Pictures. The action-packed fantasy epic has assembled an extraordinary cast, including Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amand…

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Paramount Pictures unveils star-studded cast for 'Children of Blood and Bone'

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Amandla Stenberg attends Disney+ and The Cinema Society host a screening of "The Acolyte" at The Whitby Hotel on June 03, 2024 in New York City. After a lot of delays, the film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone 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 cas…

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Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, Tosin Cole star in Gina Prince-Bythewood's movie adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone for Paramount.

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Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Sets Cast and Release Date for Paramount

Paramount Pictures has revealed the lead cast and release date for its adaptation of the highly anticipated adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone by Gina Prince-Bythewood. The epic fantasy movie is based on the best-seller novel trilogy by Tomi Adeyemi that hit the bookshelves in 2018. Children of Blood and Bone's adaptation will hit the silver screen on January 15, 2027. Adeyemi took to Instagram to share her excitement over the cast via a r…

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'One of the best gifts': Thuso Mbedu to lead all-star cast in Children of Blood and Bone adaptation

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