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Paramount Footage has formally introduced the principal solid for its extremely anticipated motion fantasy movie, Youngsters of Blood and Bone. The movie will adapt Tomi Adeyemi’s No. 1 New York Occasions bestselling novel of the identical title. Learn extra particulars and take a look at who’s been casted inside.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Girl King), the variation of Adeyemi’s #1 New York Occasions bestselling novel guarantees to deliver the magical world of Orïsha to life. Set to launch in IMAX on January 15, 2027, the movie contains a stellar ensemble that celebrates the breadth of the African diaspora.
Main the solid is Thuso Mbedu (The Girl King), who stars as Zélie, a younger girl on a daring quest to reclaim the magic stolen from her individuals. Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) performs Amari, the daughter of the oppressive king, who turns into an unlikely ally. Damson Idris (Snowfall) portrays Inan, a prince torn between loyalty and justice, whereas Tosin Cole (Supacell) takes on the function of Zélie’s fiercely protecting brother, Tzain.
The movie additionally boasts powerhouse expertise in its supporting roles, together with Academy Award winner Viola Davis (The Girl King) as Mama Agba, Cynthia Erivo (Depraved) as Admiral Kaea, Idris Elba (Quick & Livid Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) as Lekan, Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love) as Jumoke, and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) because the villainous King Saran.
In negotiations are Regina King (Shirley) as Queen Nehanda, Bukky Bakray (Rocks) as Binta, and rising star Diaana Babnicova (Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot) as Folake. Extra casting is about to emerge from an open name for Nigerian actors, emphasizing the movie’s dedication to authenticity.
The film is produced by Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, Karen Rosenfelt, and Matt Jackson, with Adeyemi and Reggie Rock Bythewood as government producers. Prince-Bythewood co-wrote the script with Adeyemi, who expressed her pleasure in regards to the adaptation.
Prince-Bythewood shared her pleasure in regards to the ensemble solid picks.
“Our unimaginable ensemble displays the entire of the diaspora,” Prince-Bythewood mentioned in a press release. “That is the place our magic lies.”
Set in a richly imagined African fantasy kingdom, Youngsters of Blood and Bone follows Zélie and her allies as they combat to revive magic to their individuals whereas battling in opposition to an oppressive monarchy. The novel, the primary within the Legacy of Orïshatrilogy, has offered almost three million copies worldwide and earned quite a few accolades, cementing its place as a contemporary fantasy basic.
Keep tuned for updates because the movie’s manufacturing continues finalizing solid, crew and filming.
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