Why Tomi Adeyemi has ‘officially separated’ from film adaptation of best-seller

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTomi Adeyemi at a Comic Con event in 2025 (Getty)Author Tomi Adeyemi has "officially separated" herself from the upcoming film adaptation of her bestselling novel, Children of Blood and Bone. Adeyemi shared screenshots of a message she sent to actor Amandla Stenberg, telling her not to use her name in interviews or contact her, suggesting Stenberg has been blocked. The message to Stenberg, who is cast as Princess Amari, appears to have been sent after some fans criticised her casting and Stenberg had previously stated Adeyemi supported it. In a TikTok video and Instagram messages, Adeyemi stated she would not watch the film and that none of the "final decisions" were made by her, citing pain and attacks behind the scenes. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and featuring a cast including Stenberg, Damson Idris, Cynthia Erivo, Regina King, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, is scheduled for release in January 2027. In fullChildren of Blood & Bone author Tomi Adeyemi blocks lead star of film adaptationMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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