The highly anticipated film version of Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling novel, “Children of Blood and Bone,” has added new cast members.
Ayra Starr, an Afrobeats star, and seasoned actor Richard Mofe-Damijo are among the most recent additions to the production.
The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, stars Thuso Mbedu as Zélie, Tosin Cole as Tzain, Amandla Stenberg as Princess Amari, and Damson Idris as Prince Inan.
Other notable cast members include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, and Lashana Lynch.
Set in the mythical kingdom of Orïsha, the story follows Zélie’s journey to restore magic to her people after King Saran’s brutal suppression.
Filming is scheduled to begin in South Africa, with a planned release in early 2027.
