Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu
Source: Africa Publicity
Academy Award winner Viola Davis and South African actress Thuso Mbedu are set to star in the highly anticipated movie adaptation of “Children of Blood and Bone”. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the film is based on the bestselling novel by Nigerian-American writer Tomi Adeyemi.
The principal cast has been confirmed, with Thuso Mbedu playing the lead role of Zelie, Amandla Stenberg as Amari, Damson Idris as Inan, and Tosin Cole as Tzain. Viola Davis will play Mama Agba, while Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch, and Chiwetel Ejiofor will also join the cast.
The movie follows a young woman’s journey to reclaim magic stolen from her people in an African fantasy kingdom. Production is set to begin soon in South Africa, with an open casting call for Nigerian actors expected to bring additional talent to the film.
“Children of Blood and Bone” is scheduled to hit theaters on January 15, 2027. The film is a Paramount Pictures production, with Gina Prince-Bythewood directing and Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, and Karen Rosenfelt producing.
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