Ayra Starr, RMD Join Idris Elba In Children Of Blood And Bone

Nollywood veteran Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD, and Nigerian Afrobeat singer Ayra Starr have been announced as members of the star-studded cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s best-seller novel “Children Of Blood and Bone”.

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the fantasy epic features an ensemble cast led by Thuso Mbedu as Zélie, Tosin Cole as Tzain, Amandla Stenberg as Princess Amari, and Damson Idris as Prince Inan.

Other prominent stars set to appear in the film include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, and Lashana Lynch.

Set in the mythical kingdom of Orïsha, Children of Blood and Bone follows the journey of Zélie, a young warrior determined to restore magic to her people after a ruthless king’s oppression.

Filming is set to take place in South Africa, with the movie expected to hit theaters in early 2027.

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