/ May 17, 2026
/ May 17, 2026

Ayra Starr, Mofe Damijo join cast of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

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The highly anticipated film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, “Children of Blood and Bone,” has announced additional cast members.

 

Ayra Starr, an Afrobeats star, and seasoned actor Richard Mofe-Damijo are among the latest additions to the production.

The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Thuso Mbedu as Zélie, Tosin Cole as Tzain, Amandla Stenberg as Princess Amari, and Damson Idris as Prince Inan.

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Other notable cast members include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, and Lashana Lynch.

 

Set in the mythical kingdom of Orïsha, the story follows Zélie’s journey to restore magic to her people after King Saran’s brutal suppression.

 

Filming is scheduled to begin in South Africa, with a planned release in early 2027.

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