The star-studded cast of the planned adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling fantasy book “Children of Blood and Bone” now includes singer Ayra Starr. Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Damson Idris, Lashana Lynch, and Thuso Mbedu are among the group’s top performers.
Gina Prince-Bythewood is directing the movie, while Paramount Pictures is producing it (Lucasfilm was involved earlier in the project). Principal photography started in places including South Africa and Lagos in early 2025, and financing and production got underway.
On January 15, 2027, the movie is scheduled to make its theatrical (including IMAX) debut in the US.
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Ayra talked about the experience as a “major shift” from being a pop star to working in a disciplined film atmosphere in an interview conducted in June 2025. She also mentioned how much she has learnt from the cast and crew on location.
