Tomi Adeyemi Disowns 2027 'Children of Blood and Bone' Film as Behind-the-Scenes Strife Erupts
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 6
Tomi Adeyemi Disowns 2027 'Children of Blood and Bone' Film as Behind-the-Scenes Strife Erupts
2 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 6
Summary
Tomi Adeyemi said she will not promote or watch Paramount’s "Children of Blood and Bone" adaptation, telling fans she is "officially separating" her name from the film ahead of its Jan. 15, 2027 release.
TikTok messages shared by the author say she felt "hurt and attacked behind the scenes," framing the break as the result of production conflicts rather than opposition to fans seeing the movie.
February 2025 messages in her post appear to show Adeyemi telling star Amandla Stenberg not to use her name or contact her, around the time Stenberg faced colorism criticism over playing Princess Amari.
The adaptation was co-written by Adeyemi and director Gina Prince-Bythewood and features a high-profile cast including Stenberg, Viola Davis, Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo.
Adeyemi’s 2018 debut launched the bestselling Legacy of Orïsha series and was widely praised for centering Black teenage girls, raising the stakes of her public split from the film.