Now,Paramount has announced the ensemble cast for theChildren of Blood and Bonemovie.
In negotiations are Regina King for Queen Nehanda, Diaana Babnicova for Folake, and Bukky Bakray for Binta.
Additional castings will be announced following an open casting call for actors residing in Nigeria.
Filming is scheduled to begin in South Africa in the next few weeks.
Our incredible ensemble reflects the whole of the diaspora.
This is where our magic lies.
However,it has endured a long road to the big screen.
Children of Blood and Bone follows Zelie and her brother Tzain as they join forces with Princess Amari and Prince Inan to resist their father’s oppressive regime. The 2027 film adapts Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, exploring themes of magic, family, and resistance in a richly imagined fantasy setting.
