ORïsha’s magic reaches the cinema with the adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi, children of blood and bones
The next phenomenon of fantastic cinema has already faces and is faces. Paramount Pictures revealed the stellar cast of Children of blood and bonesThe expected adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi best-seller. Cynthia Erito, Idris Elba and Viola Davis guide a cast that promises to make history. But what makes this film so special and why everyone talks about it? We will reveal the secrets of this ambitious production.
A bright cast for a magical world
The world of Children of blood and bones transport us to OïshaA kingdom inspired by Africa, where magic was brutally torn from the hands of its people. The story follows Zélie, a young woman who undertakes a dangerous mission to return the magic And he frees his people from the oppressive regime of King Saran.
Paramount opted for a cast that mixes young talents with maximum weights in the sector. Help Mbeduknown for his role in The woman kingIt will be the hero Zélie, while Power StenbergFrom Self -cableHe will play Princess Amari. Although the one will give life to Tzain, Zélie’s brother e Damson Idris It will be the Prince Inan conflict.
In the section of the great stars, we find Viola Davis as Mamma AgbaThe Sabia Mentora de Zélie; Cynthia Erivo as the commander Kaea; Idris Elba as a priest lekan; y Chiwetel EjioForwho will embody the King tyrant Saran. The director, Gina Prince -yswood, described the cast as “A reflection of the soul of the diaspora.”
The long road for the big screen
From its publication in 2018, the novel quickly became a literary phenomenonbe part of the trilogy Orïsha Legacy. The first episode spent 175 weeks in the list of the best -selling The New York Timesselling almost three million copies all over the world. But the journey to the cinema was not easy.
Before Paramount got the rights, Fox 2000 tried to develop the film with Rick Famuyiwa as a director. However, the acquisition of Fox by Disney in 2019 frozen the projectwhich briefly passed to Lucasfilm. Finally, in 2022, Paramount saved the production, with Tomi Adeyemi herself as a screenwriter. In 2023, Gina Prince -yswood, director of The woman kingHe took the reins as a director.
The new great success of fantasy?
With a cast full of Nominal winners of Oscar, Children of blood and bones He has everything to become a phenomenon similar to The Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. Adeymi’s trilogy has already been compared to JK Rowling’s workNot only for their commercial success, but also for their ability to capture the imagination of millions of readers.
The film, scheduled, released on January 15, 2027It will also be screened in Imax Salas, promising an epic experience for fans of the fantastic genre.
The adaptation of Children of blood and bones It is not only important for its history, but also for what it represents. If based on an African mythology and you have a mostly Afro -diced castThe film is an example of the necessary change in the film industry. Gina Prince -yswood expressed it clearly: “This is time to celebrate our culture, our magic and our strength.”
A cast that combines freshness and experience
One of the keys to the success of Children of blood and bones It is in its perfect balance between young promises and veterans of renowned. On the one hand, Actresses as only Mbedu and Amanandla Stenberg provide authenticity and freshness to history. On the other hand, Figures like Viola Davis, Idris Elba and Chiwetel EjioFor guarantee the necessary drama weight For an epic story.
In addition, this cast is not limited to the stars already confirmed. The study announced an open casting in NigeriaIn search of local actors who enrich the diversity of the film even more. Without a doubt, this approach guarantees A faithful and significant representation of the cultural roots of the work.
High expectations
While The fantasy industry is more saturated than ever, Children of blood and bones It seems to have all the ingredients to highlight. With a passionate creative team, a stellar cast e A story that mixes magic, action and social criticismThis adaptation has the potential to mark a before and after in the fantastic cinema.
Will this be the next great franchise that captures the heart of spectators around the world? Everything indicates yes. What is clear is that Oïsha’s magic is more alive than ever and is ready to amaze on the big screen. Point the date on your calendar and prepare for the trip!