The Acolyte's Amandla Stenberg to lead Children of Blood and Bone adaptation
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Amandla Stenberg has been cast as Princess Amari in the movie adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's acclaimed novel, Children of Blood and Bone, joining an impressive ensemble cast. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, will showcase a narrative centered around magic, tyranny, and resistance in the fictional kingdom of Ilorin. Stenberg, and her co-stars including Cynthia Erivo and Viola Davis, aim to capture the story of young Zélie Adebola as she fights for her people’s magical heritage against a tyrannical king, set for release in January 2027.
Amandla Stenberg will star as Princess Amari in the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone, alongside a star-studded cast.
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood is set to lead the film, which aims to bring Adeyemi's fantasy epic to life with a release date planned for January 2027.
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